Photos of Oberbootsmann Hans Schade

Courtesy of his granddaughter Daniele Schade

All photos on this page Copyright Daniele Schade

Hans Schade as a young Matrose (= Apprentice Seaman, USN)

Oberbootsmann (= Chief Boatswain's Mate, USN) Hans Schade

U-848 crew probably just after commissioning ceremony, February 20, 1943 - Oberbootsmann Hans Schade is at the front right

U-848, Type IXD2, taken during workups

Commanding Officer: Fregattenkapitän (= Commander, USN) (at the time of the sinking) Wilhelm Rollmann (Knights Cross)