MÜLBAUER Rudolf Mühlbauer, Rudolf *March 23rd, 1919 (Königsbrück/Saxonia, Germany) +March 26th, 2000 (Laussnitz/Saxonia, Germany) Knights Cross: December 10th, 1944 As: Oberbootsmannsmaat Brückenmaat, "U 123", 33. Unterseebootsflottille Awarded for his long record of distinguished service with the U-Boat arm, which by the time of his reception of the Knight’s Cross amounted to 14 war patrols and participation in the sinking of 309500 GRT of shipping under the commanders Moehle, Hardegen, Pfeffer and Hauber. The following newspaper excerpt further details why he was deemed worthy of the high award… “He fulfilled his duties on the bridge in an especially exemplary manner. In his capacity as a lookout he twice prevented the destruction of his U-Boat. Over the course of his last two patrols he spent 231 days at sea. As a result of his wealth of experience with U-Boats he was of great help to his commanders, and in all situations proved himself by his devotion to duty, fighting spirit and bravery.” Received as 132nd in the U-boat service. Oberbootsmannmaat Mühlbauer was the only Maat (leading seaman), serving in the U-boats, that received the Knights Cross. He served from April 1939 in the Navy and transferred in autumn 1939 to the U-boats. He was on board of U-123 from its commission and took part in very successful patrols under Moehle and Hardegen with a total of more than 200,000 tons shipment sunk. Also outstanding were his 822 days at sea, nearly two years and 4 months on patrol! In two cases he, with his sure eyes, saved the boat from being sunk by the enemy. Oberbootsmannmaat Mühlbauer was promoted in 1945 to Oberbootsmann. Postwar signed photo measuring 3 ½” x 5” Price: $25.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card other ways to buy