Crew of U-869

-Young group, the average age was 21. 22 were teenagers and one was only 17 years old.

-Commander- Helmuth Neuerburg his first U-boat trip. He had been a fighter pilot.

-First Officer was Siegfrield Brandt at the age of 21.

-Chief Engineer was Ludwig Kessler at the age of 30.

-Radio Master was Martin Horenburg (It was his knife that was found.)

-Sr Radio Operator was Herbert Guschevoski at the age of 22.