Ernst Kröning
Korvettenkapitän (Crew 32)
No ships sunk or damaged.
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| Born | 13 Jan 1905 | | Elbing |
| Died | 1 Mar 1942 | (37) | Atlantic |
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| 1 Sep 1935 | | Oberfähnrich zur See | | 1 Jan 1936 | | Leutnant zur See | | 1 Oct 1937 | | Oberleutnant zur See | | 1 Oct 1939 | | Kapitänleutnant | | 1 Mar 1942 | | Korvettenkapitän |
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U-boat Commands
| U-boat | From | To | |
| U-656 | 17 Sep 1941 | 1 Mar 1942 (+) | 2 patrols (40 days) |
Though Kröning is often listed as being part of Crew 25, he apparently began his officer training far later than that and his later promotions are in line with Crew 32. It’s likely that Kröning served in the Reichsmarine as a sailor for several years before being selected as an officer candidate.
Patrol info for Ernst Kröning
| | U-boat | Departure |
Arrival | | | |
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| 1. |
U-656 |
15 Jan 1942 | Kiel |
28 Jan 1942 | Brest |
Patrol 1, | 14 days | |
| 2. |
U-656 |
4 Feb 1942 | Brest |
1 Mar 1942 | Sunk |
Patrol 2, | 26 days | |
| 2 patrols, 40 days at sea | |
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