Franz Gockel (1925-2005) - Find a Grave Memorial

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Birth

30 Dec 1925

Niederense, Kreis Soest, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Death

22 Dec 2005 (aged 79)

Rhynern, Stadtkreis Hamm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Burial

Katholischer Friedhof Rhynern

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Franz Gockel was a German soldier of the 726th Infantry Regiment and MG gunner in Widerstandnest 62, on Omaha Beach on D-Day, He killed hundreds of Americans of the Company D of the 116th Infantry Regiment on the beach. I interviewed Franz in France on Omaha Beach, 6 June, 2004. His amazing story is featured in Volume II and Volume V of my documentary series, Lest They Be Forgotten. For more information please contact me. EMAIL: [email protected]

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