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Helmut Rathke

German navy officer and WWII submarine commander (1910-2001)
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Helmut Rathke

Summary

Helmut Rathke is a human[1]. He was born in Cichy, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2]. He was born on December 3, 1910[3]. He died in Flensburg[4]. He died on October 7, 2001[5]. He worked as a soldier[6], submariner[7], Marineoffizier[8], and soldier[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Cichy, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2], Helmut Rathke…
  • Helmut Rathke passed away in Flensburg[4].
  • Helmut Rathke was born on December 3, 1910[3].
  • Helmut Rathke died on October 7, 2001[5].
  • Helmut Rathke held citizenship in Nazi Germany[10].
  • Helmut Rathke's professions included soldier[6].
  • Helmut Rathke's professions included submariner[7].
  • Helmut Rathke's professions included Marineoffizier[8].
  • Helmut Rathke worked as a soldier[9].
  • Helmut Rathke received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[11].
  • Helmut Rathke is recorded as male[12].
  • Helmut Rathke's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Helmut Rathke's military branch is recorded as Kriegsmarine[14].
  • Helmut Rathke's military branch is recorded as German Navy[15].
  • Helmut Rathke's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain lieutenant[16].
  • Helmut Rathke's military, police or special rank is recorded as Korvettenkapitän[17].
  • Helmut Rathke was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • Helmut Rathke's family name is recorded as Rathke[19].
  • Helmut Rathke's given name is recorded as Helmut[20].
  • Helmut Rathke's given name is recorded as Hellmut[21].
  • Helmut Rathke's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[22].
  • Helmut Rathke's military casualty classification is recorded as prisoner of war[23].
  • Helmut Rathke's military casualty classification is recorded as prisoner of war[24].
  • Helmut Rathke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Helmut Rathke's name in native language is recorded as Hellmut Rathke[26].

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Origins and Family

Helmut Rathke's place of birth was Cichy, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2]. He was born on December 3, 1910[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6], submariner[7], and Marineoffizier[8].

Recognition

Helmut Rathke received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[11].

Death and Burial

Helmut Rathke died on October 7, 2001[5]. He died in Flensburg[4].

FAQs

Where was Helmut Rathke born?

Helmut Rathke's place of birth was Cichy, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2].

Where did Helmut Rathke die?

Helmut Rathke died in Flensburg[4].

What did Helmut Rathke do for work?

Helmut Rathke worked as soldier[6], submariner[7], Marineoffizier[8], and soldier[9].

What awards did Helmut Rathke receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross 2nd Class[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Allegiance → Nazi Germany
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
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