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Dr. med. dent. Friedrich Markworth |
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| Born |
14 February 1915 Wolfenbüttel |
| Died | 13 January 1994 (aged 78) Detmold |
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| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Kapitänleutnant |
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SSS Gorch Fock cruiser Emden cruiser Königsberg cruiser Blücher U-103 |
| Commands held | U-66 |
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Dentist |
Friedrich Markworth (14 February 1915 – 13 January 1994) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Markworth was severely wounded when U-66 came under attack by aircraft from the US escort carrier USS Card on 3 August 1943. U-66 rendezvoused with U-117 on 6 August and command of U-66 was transferred to Oberleutnant zur See Paul Frerks, watch officer on U-117.