"Awarded for his contributions to the success of U-48 as its
Torpedo Weapons Officer during the early war period. Serving under
U-Boat commanders Herbert Schultze and Heinrich Bleichrodt participated
in the sinking of 200,000 GRT of shipping." from his Knight Cross of the Iron Cross citation, awarded on November 3, 1940.
"Awarded following three successful cruises during which he sunk 10 ships
with 28324 GRT (including the British corvette "Zinnia" on the
23.08.1941) and damaged a further 2 with 11596 GRT." from his Knight Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves citation, awarded on December 31, 1941.
"Awarded following a further three very successful cruises, during which
10 ships with 67981 GRT were sunk and 3 ships with 19440 GRT were
damaged by Suhren and his U-Boat." Knight Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords citation, awarded on September 1, 1942.
A true enemy elite,
Brian
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