Otto Weddigen
German World War I U-boat commander (1882–1915) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Otto Eduard Weddigen (15 September 1882 – 18 March 1915) was an Imperial German Navy U-boat commander during World War I. He was awarded the Pour le Mérite, Germany's highest honour, for sinking four British warships.
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Birth name | Otto Eduard Weddigen |
Born | 15 September 1882 Herford, Westphalia, German Empire |
Died | 18 March 1915(1915-03-18) (aged 32) Pentland Firth, Scotland |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/ | Imperial German Navy |
Years of service | 1901–1915 |
Rank | Kapitänleutnant |
Commands held | U-9, 1 August 1914 – 11 January 1915 U-29, 16 February 1915 – 18 March 1915 |
Battles/wars | U-boat Campaign (World War I) |
Awards | Pour le Mérite Iron Cross First & Second Class |
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