Manfred (Fred) Staab Wrote:
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> Dear Philip McGarry,
> I just read your message after a long absence from
> this forum ... and also have great interest in
> this special part of WWII.
> My father served on U-511 for four patrols and
> ended up in Japan as LI of UIT-24 after U-511 was
> sold to Japan ... I have pictures of the transfer
> ceremony.
> I'm retired US-Navy ... 10 yrs in P-3 ASW
> operations ... and did several presentations for
> the Museum of Science and Industry to raise funds
> for an enclosed building for U-505 ...
> Stay in touch !!!
> Fred

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\outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Hi there Fred,\
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I believe my father may have served on U-511 also. His surname is Hanagarth. If there is any chance of you emailing me your photos that would be amazing. He is still with us but reluctant to discuss the war understandably. As a 25 year old and ignorant to the horrors of war I find it fascinating as to the history of that period. \
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Much appreciated \
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John Hanagarth\
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(johnhanagarth@hotmail.co.uk)}