Kurt Eckel
German navy officer and world war II U-boat commander
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Summary
Kurt Eckel was born on May 16, 1921[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on January 6, 2020[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a submariner[5], soldier[6], Marineoffizier[7], and architect[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Nazi Germany[10], Austria[11]
- Educated at: TU Wien[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: Kriegsmarine[14]
- Commons category: Kurt Eckel (architect)[15]
- Military, police or special rank: Oberleutnant zur See[16]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[17]
- Family name: Eckel[18]
- Given name: Kurt[19]
- Described by source: Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.)[20]
- Military casualty classification: prisoner of war[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
- Military unit: U-2325[23]
FAQs
Where was Kurt Eckel born?
Kurt Eckel was born in Vienna[2].
Where did Kurt Eckel die?
Kurt Eckel died in Vienna[4].
What did Kurt Eckel do for work?
Kurt Eckel worked as a submariner[5], soldier[6], Marineoffizier[7], and architect[8].
Where did Kurt Eckel go to school?
Kurt Eckel was educated at TU Wien[12].