Herbert Kuppisch

Herbert Kuppisch (10 December 1909 – 27 August 1943) was a German naval officer during World War II and commander of , , , and . He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Kuppisch and the crew of U-847 were killed by aircraft from the US escort carrier on 27 August 1943.

Awards

• Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (4 October 1937)
• Sudetenland Medal (20 December 1939)
• Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (5 December 1939) & 1st Class (4 May 1940)
• U-boat War Badge (4 May 1940)
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 May 1941 as Kapitänleutnant and commander of U-94

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