Klaus Bargsten (31 October 1911 – 25 October 2000) was the captain and sole survivor of the sunken GS U-521. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Career

U-521 under Bargsten's command was sunk on 2 June 1943 by the United States submarine chaser USS PC-565 east of Cape Hatteras. Bargsten was the sole survivor. Bargsten was interrogated and held as a prisoner of war until his release in 1946. The Kriegsmarine falsely reported the entire crew of U-521 as MIA (Missing in Action).

Ranks and military decorations

Ranks

The following is a list of dates for Kptlt. Bargsten's promotions during World War II.

Decorations

The following is a list of Kptlt. Bargsten's awards and decorations.

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