Joachim Schepke
1912
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1941
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
Country of citizenship: German Reich
Languages spoken, written or signed: German
Educated at: Naval Academy at Mürwik
Occupation: military personnel, soldier
Award received: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Iron Cross 1st Class, U-boat War Badge (1939), Iron Cross 2nd Class
Position held: commanding officer
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Joachim Schepke (8 March 1912 – 17 March 1941) was a German U-boat commander during World War II. He was the seventh recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Schepke is credited with having sunk 36 Allied ships. During his career, he gained notoriety among fellow U-boat commanders for exaggerating the tonnage of ships sunk. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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