Herbert Kuppisch
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Herbert Kuppisch
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| Born | 10 December 1909 Hamburg |
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| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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 Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1933–43 |
| Rank | Kapitänleutnant |
| Commands held | U-58 U-94 U-516 U-847 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Herbert Kuppisch (10 December 1909 – 27 August 1943) was a Kapitänleutnant with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and commander of U-58, U-94, U-516, and U-847. He is also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Herbert Kuppisch and the entire crew of U-847 were killed by aircraft from the US escort carrier USS Card on 27 August 1943.
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Awards
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (4 October 1937)[1]
- Sudetenland Medal (20 December 1939)[1]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- U-boat War Badge (4 May 1940)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 May 1941 as Kapitänleutnant and commander of U-94[2]
- Mentioned twice in the Wehrmachtbericht on 18 June 1940 and 9 May 1941
References in the Wehrmachtbericht
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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| Tuesday, 18 June 1940 | Der am 17. Juni bekannt gewordene Erfolg eines Unterseebootes gegen einen britischen Hilfskreuzer im Moray-Firth ist durch ganz besonders tapferen und vollen Einsatz des Bootes unter Führung von Kapitänleutnant Kuppisch erzielt worden.[3] | The success, that became known on the 17 June, against an auxiliary cruiser in the Moray Firth was achieved due to the exceptionally brave and full commitment of the boat under the leadership of von Kapitänleutnant Kuppisch |
| Friday, 9 May 1941 | Ein Unterseeboot unter Führung des Kapitänleutnants Kuppisch versenkte im Nordatlantik aus einem stark gesicherten Geleitzug vier Handelsschiffe mit zusammen über 20.000 BRT.[4] | A submarine under the leadership of Kapitänleutnant Kuppisch sank from a heavily protected convoy in the North Atlantic four merchant ships of 20.000 GRT in total. |
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External links
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- Wehrmacht Lexikon
- Deutsche Marinesoldaten
Categories:
- Articles containing German-language text
- 1909 births
- 1943 deaths
- People from Hamburg
- German military personnel killed in World War II
- U-boat commanders
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Military personnel referenced in the Wehrmachtbericht
- Reichsmarine personnel
- Kriegsmarine personnel
- People who died at sea
