Herbert Kuppisch

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 (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.

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
 * Mentioned twice in the Wehrmachtbericht on 18 June 1940 and 9 May 1941