Admiral Graf Spee
Matrosenobergefreiter Hugo Oehler Collection

Unidentified crewmen on the Admiral Graf Spee seen in 1939.

 

Unidentified crewmen on the Admiral Graf Spee seen in 1939.

 

Unidentified crewmen on the Admiral Graf Spee seen in 1939.

 

The Kriegsmarine ensign on the Admiral Graf Spee.

 

December 15, 1939: The funeral for the men killed in the Battle of the River Plate, Pastor Kummer is seen in
the lower right.

 

December 15, 1939: The funeral for the men killed in the Battle of the River Plate.

(All photos courtesy of Hugh R. Sochi, from the private collection of Hugo Oehler son of
Matrosenobergefreiter Hugo Oehler, Division 4, Admiral Graf Spee)




Page published June 29, 2008