Herbert Kuppisch

Herbert Kuppisch (10 December 1909 – 27 August 1943) was a German naval officer during World War II and commander of U-58, U-94, U-516, and U-847. 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 USS Card on 27 August 1943.

Herbert Kuppisch
Born	(1909-12-10)10 December 1909
Died	27 August 1943(1943-08-27) (aged 33) U-847, Sargasso Sea, off El Hierro, Azores 28°19′N 37°58′W
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Kriegsmarine
Rank	Kapitänleutnant
Commands	U-58 U-94 U-516 U-847
Battles / wars	Battle of the Atlantic
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards

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