The Captain, Wilhelm Kleinschmidt, was killed in the action with Lady Shirley, along with the First Lieutenant, Junior Officer and five ratings.
A native of Oldenburg, Kleinschmidt joined the German Navy in 1932 and was given two years seniority on account of having formerly served for seven years in the merchant service.
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