Carl Emmermann (deceased)

Carl Emmermann was born 6th March 1915, and joined the Kriegsmarine in 1934, transferring to u-boats in November 1940 with U-A On his first patrol, he damaged the British steamer 'Empire Attendant'. Emmermann then commanded U-172 from November 1941, completing five patrols, with the notable success of sinking the British 23,500 ton troopship Orcades. On his fifth patrol, he brough back half the crew of U-604 which had been badly damaged and subsequently scuttled. After these five patrols with U-172, he took up training and staff positions, befre returning to command U-3037 for one month in March 1945. In total, he sank 26 ships - a total of over 150,00 tons. He was awarded the Knights Cross with Oakleaves, and was the 13th highest ranking U-boat Commander. Carl Emmermann died 25th March 1990.

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