Ulrich Abel

German world war II submarine commander (1912-1944)
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Ulrich Abel

Summary

Ulrich Abel is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1912[3]. He passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4]. He died on April 23, 1944[5]. He worked as a Marineoffizier[6], military personnel[7], and submariner[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Ulrich Abel's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
  • Ulrich Abel passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4].
  • Ulrich Abel died in Bay of Biscay[10].
  • Ulrich Abel was born on March 3, 1912[3].
  • Ulrich Abel died on April 23, 1944[5].
  • Ulrich Abel died on April 24, 1944[11].
  • Burial took place at Möltenort U-Boat Memorial[12].
  • Ulrich Abel held citizenship in Nazi Germany[13].
  • Ulrich Abel's professions included Marineoffizier[6].
  • Ulrich Abel's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Ulrich Abel's professions included submariner[8].
  • Ulrich Abel held the position of officer of the watch[14].
  • Ulrich Abel held the position of commandant[15].
  • Ulrich Abel received the German Cross in Gold[16].
  • Ulrich Abel received the Minesweeper War Badge[17].
  • Ulrich Abel received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[18].
  • Ulrich Abel received the Iron Cross 1st Class[19].
  • Ulrich Abel received the U-boat War Badge (1939)[20].
  • Ulrich Abel is recorded as male[21].
  • Ulrich Abel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ulrich Abel's military branch is recorded as Kriegsmarine[23].
  • Ulrich Abel's military branch is recorded as German Navy[24].
  • Ulrich Abel's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[25].
  • Ulrich Abel's military, police or special rank is recorded as seaman[26].
  • Ulrich Abel's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier[27].

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Origins and Family

Ulrich Abel was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on March 3, 1912[3].

Education

Ulrich Abel earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Marineoffizier[6], military personnel[7], and submariner[8]. Positions held include officer of the watch[14], a position[29] and commandant[15], a Dienststellung[30].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[16], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32]; Minesweeper War Badge[17], a military decoration[33], in German Reich[34], founded in 1940[35]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[18], a grade of an order[36]; Iron Cross 1st Class[19], a grade of an order[37]; and U-boat War Badge (1939)[20], a military decoration[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1939[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 23, 1944[5] and April 24, 1944[11]. Recorded place of death include Atlantic Ocean[4], an ocean[41] and Bay of Biscay[10], a bay[42], in France[43]. Burial took place at Möltenort U-Boat Memorial[12].

Why It Matters

Ulrich Abel has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Ulrich Abel born?

Ulrich Abel was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Ulrich Abel die?

Ulrich Abel died in Atlantic Ocean[4].

What did Ulrich Abel do for work?

Ulrich Abel worked as Marineoffizier[6], military personnel[7], and submariner[8].

What awards did Ulrich Abel receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[16], Minesweeper War Badge[17], Iron Cross 2nd Class[18], and Iron Cross 1st Class[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [28] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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