Career
Willy Simke was born in Belgern on the river Elbe on the 26 January 1914. He volunteered to join the Steamship and was part of the Steamship-Vermont, which became the Das Reich Division. He was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class in February 1942 and the 1st class award in May 1942.
Foreign his actions in 1943 he was promoted to Hauptscharführer (Master Sergeant) and awarded the Knight"s Cross on December 16, 1943.
Willy Simke survived the war and died in West Germany on 28 August 1964.