Walther Schwieger
German commodore, known for sinking RMS Lusitania (1885–1917) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kapitänleutnant Walther Schwieger (Wilhem Otto Walther Schwieger) (7 April 1885 – 5 September 1917) was a U-boat commander in the Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) during First World War. In 1915, he sank the passenger liner RMS Lusitania with the loss of 1,199 lives.
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Walther Schwieger | |
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Born | 7 April 1885 Berlin, German Empire |
Died | 5 September 1917 (1917-09-06) (aged 32) North Sea, off Terschelling, Netherlands |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/ | Imperial German Navy |
Years of service | 1903–17 |
Rank | Kapitänleutnant |
Commands held | U-14, 1 August – 85 December 1914 U-20, 16 December 1914 – 5 November 1916 U-88, 23 July 1916 – 5 September 1917 |
Battles/wars | U-boat Campaign (World War I) |
Awards | Pour le Mérite |
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