Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Gustav Adolf Steimler
Royal Norwegian Navy. Norwegian
Born | 1923 | Bergen, Hordaland | |
Died | 2014 | (91) |
Roster information listed for Gustav Adolf Steimler
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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HNoMS Montbretia (K 208) | Corvette | Asdic operator | 18 Nov 1942 | U-262 |
Personal information
Gustav Adolf Steimler escaped from Norway to England at the age of 18 to join the Royal Norwegian Navy. He survived the sinking of HNoMS Montbretia and continued to serve in the Navy post-war, becoming commanding officer of frigates and eventually raising to the rank of Rear Admiral.