Max Valentiner
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Captain Christian August Max Ahlmann Valentiner (15 December 1883 – 19 July 1949) was a German U-boat commander during World War I. He was the third highest-scoring U-boat commander of the war, and was awarded the Pour le Mérite for his achievements.
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Born | (1883-12-15)15 December 1883 Tondern, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 19 July 1949(1949-07-19) (aged 65) Sønderborg, Denmark |
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Rank | Kapitän zur See |
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Battles/wars | U-boat Campaign (World War I) |
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He was also listed as a war criminal by the Allies, for killing hundreds of civilians by sinking the passenger liner Persia without warning on 30 December 1915, contrary to international law.