| Paul Jacobi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 July 1887 |
| Died | 13 February 1915 (aged 27) |
| Place of birth | Posen, Prussia |
| Place of death | North Sea |
| Buried at | (54°22′N 7°47′E / 54.367°N 7.783°ECoordinates: 54°22′N 7°47′E / 54.367°N 7.783°E) |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service/branch |
 Kaiserliche Marine |
| Rank | Korvettenkapitän |
| Commands held | SMS V25 |
Korvettenkapitän Paul Jacobi (14 July 1887 – 13 February 1915) was a German Naval officer killed during World War I. He commanded the 8th Torpedo boat half flotilla and was killed when his ship, Torpedoboot V25 hit a British mine in the North Sea. The German World War II destroyer Z5 was named Paul Jacobi in his honour.[1]
Notes
- ↑ Z5 Paul Jakobi Information at www.german-navy.de
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