Gerhard Bigalk
Gerhard Bigalk (26 November 1908 – 17 July 1942) was a captain with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and commander of U-751. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Gerhard Bigalk | |
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Bigalk at St. Nazaire, 15 June 1942 | |
| Born | 26 November 1908 Berlin-Niederschönhausen |
| Died | 17 July 1942 (aged 33) U-751, North Atlantic Ocean, off Cape Ortegal, Spain |
| Buried | 45°14′N 12°22′W |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1934–42 |
| Rank | Korvettenkapitän |
| Unit | Schleswig-Holstein tender Saar Condor Legion A/88 24th U-boat Flotilla 7th U-boat Flotilla |
| Commands held | U-14 U-751 |
| Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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