Patrol info for U-24
Date lookup for 5 Sep 1939
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 2 Sep 1939 | Wilhelmshaven | 5 Sep 1939 | Wilhelmshaven | 4 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Kptlt. Udo Behrens |
Patrol description
Ordered to observe the shipping in the North Sea off the east coast of Scotland, but was recalled on 29 August to prepare the boat for a mine laying operation.
Second part of the first war patrol - a mine laying operation. On 4 September, the boat had to abort the patrol because the LI became ill.
U-24's position on 5 Sep 1939
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.