Medical log of Akura Wittenburg
November 17th, 1939
0230 hours,
Following the sinking of a British fishing vessel, I was called in to examine the crew of the ship. The British seamen appeared to be in excellent morale, apparently completely oblivious to the fact the were, in fact, 50 metres under the sea. I have heard stories of the British's histories of naval dominance, but I did not expect it to manifest itself in this way.
0525 hours,
I examined Bootsmann Hammerspielt this morning, he had suffered poisoning from imbibing a sizable quantity of American-produced alcohol and motor oil, for reasons I can't possibly fathom. Symptoms included a fever of 39°, flucutations between sweating and chills, loss of coordination and balance, loss of vision, loss of memory, and nausea. After sending Bootsmann Hammerspielt back to duty, symtoms improved greatly over the next hour, according to his fellow cremen. I am making a medical mandate for Hammerspielt, he is not to touch any American liquors, as this can possibly be fatal when mixed with Kriegsmarine-standard motor oil rations. I had intended to treat the Bootsmann with medical alcohol but had found I had treated him with the entire medical supply for previous conditions. Even without treatment, Bootsmann Warsch Hammerspielt is fit for active duty as of this time.
Hey, should we spell my name with a ü?