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 +1910-12-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Flensburg[4]. He died on +2001-10-07T00:00:00Z[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 +1910-12-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Helmut Rathke died on +2001-10-07T00:00:00Z[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's image is recorded as Käpitanleutnant Helmuth Rathke, captain of U-352, having his identification photograph shot as part of the processing before departure for a prisoner-of-war camp.jpg[12].
  • Helmut Rathke is recorded as male[13].
  • Helmut Rathke's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Helmut Rathke's military branch is recorded as Kriegsmarine[15].
  • Helmut Rathke's military branch is recorded as German Navy[16].
  • Helmut Rathke's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain lieutenant[17].
  • Helmut Rathke's military, police or special rank is recorded as Korvettenkapitän[18].
  • Helmut Rathke's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[19].
  • Helmut Rathke's family name is recorded as Rathke[20].
  • Helmut Rathke's given name is recorded as Helmut[21].
  • Helmut Rathke's given name is recorded as Hellmut[22].
  • Helmut Rathke's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[23].
  • Helmut Rathke's military casualty classification is recorded as prisoner of war[24].
  • Helmut Rathke's military casualty classification is recorded as prisoner of war[25].
  • Helmut Rathke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Helmut Rathke's place of birth was Cichy, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2]. He was born on +1910-12-03T00:00:00Z[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 +2001-10-07T00:00:00Z[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. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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