KIA Wehrpass U-130 (Sank 21 Ships! Sunk by USS Champlin)

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Original Wehrpass of sailor Paul Stefaniak, who was Killed in Action while serving on U-Boot “U-130“. During his service, he earned the Eiseres Kreuz 2. Klasse on June 8, 1942! Complete with photo.

U-130’s service life began with training in the 4th U-boat Flotilla; she moved to the 2nd Flotilla for more training on 1 September 1941 and operations with the same organization on 1 December.

She sank 21 ships, a total of 127,608 GRT and three auxiliary warships totalling 34,407 GRT in six patrols. She also damaged one ship of 6,986 GRT. She was a member of three wolfpacks.

She was sunk on 12 March 1943 by depth charges from the American destroyer USS Champlin west of the Azores. 53 men died. There were no survivors.

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