Józef Unrug

World War II

Józef Unrug, born Joseph von Unruh, was a German-born Polish admiral. He commanded submarines in the Imperial German Navy during World War I and helped create Poland's navy after Polish independence. During the opening stages of World War II, he was commander-in-chief of the Polish Navy. Held as a German prisoner of war, he refused offers to change sides and was imprisoned in several Oflags, including Colditz Castle.

Born: 7 October 1884
World War II role: Commander-in-chief of the Polish Navy
Posthumous rank: Vice admiral

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Article: Józef Unrug (English Wikipedia)
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