Erich Topp
German WW2 U-Boat commander (1914–2005)
Died aged 91CancerGermany
Biography
Erich Topp (2 July 1914 – 26 December 2005) was a German U-boat commander of World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany. He sank 35 ships for a total of 197,460 gross register tons (GRT). After the war, he served with the Federal German Navy, in which he reached the rank of Konteradmiral (rear admiral). He later served in NATO.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- aide-de-camp
Employers / organisations
- Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Awards & honours (9)
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- War Merit Cross
- U-boat War Badge (1939)
- Iron Cross, 1st class
- Iron Cross, 2nd class
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award
Quick answers about Erich Topp
- How old was Erich Topp?
- Erich Topp died on December 26, 2005 at the age of 91.
- When is Erich Topp's birthday?
- Erich Topp was born on July 2, 1914.
- Where was Erich Topp born?
- Erich Topp was born in Hanover.
- What is Erich Topp's zodiac sign?
- Erich Topp's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is Erich Topp's nationality?
- Erich Topp is a citizen of Germany.
- What does Erich Topp do?
- Erich Topp is known as engineer, submariner, architect, military personnel.
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