Erich Förste | |
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Born |
Magdeburg, Germany |
11 February 1892
Died | 11 February 1963 Kiel, Germany |
(aged 70)
Allegiance |
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Service/branch |
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Years of service | 1910–1945 |
Rank | Admiral |
Unit |
SMS Hertha Friedrich der Grosse U-86 |
Commands held |
UB-34 UB-99 Torpedo boat T-143 and T-141 cruiser Karlsruhe battleship Gneisenau |
Battles/wars |
World War II |
Awards | German Cross in Gold |
Erich Förste (11 February 1892 – 10 July 1963) was a German naval officer who served in the Kaiserliche Marine, the Reichsmarine and the Kriegsmarine, eventually reaching the rank of Admiral during World War II.