Hermann Rasch
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Hermann Rasch (26 August 1914 – 10 June 1974) was a German U-boat commander of U-106 in World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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Hermann Rasch | |
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Born | (1914-08-26)26 August 1914 Wilhelmshaven |
Died | 10 June 1974(1974-06-10) (aged 59) Hamburg |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Kriegsmarine |
Rank | Kapitänleutnant |
Commands held | U-106 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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On 14 May 1942, Reinhard Suhren, commander of U-564, sunk the Mexican oil tanker Potrero del Llano.[1] The sinking of this ship, compounded with U-106's attack on another tanker, the Faja de Oro, compelled Mexico to declare war on the Axis powers.[2]