Herbert Panknin (27 December 1913 in Neustettin – 15 March 2001 in Langen-Sievern) was a German chief engineer (Leitender Ingenieur - LI) on a Kriegsmarine U-boat in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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27 December 1913 Neustettin
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Died |
15 March 2001 (aged 87)
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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