Walther Forstmann Military person

Walther Forstmann (March 9, 1883 – November 2, 1973) was one of the most successful and highly decorated U-boat commanders in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I. He also served in the Kriegsmarine during World War II in different staff member positions.In his time as commander of U-12 and U-39 in World War I, he conducted 47 patrols and succeeded in sinking 146 ships for a total tonnage of 384,304 gross register tons (GRT). As such he is the second most successful submarine commander ever (by tonnage sunk).

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Birth date	March 09, 1883
Birth place	Essen-Werden
Date of death	November 02, 1973

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award	Pour le Mérite Order of the Red Eagle House Order of Hohenzollern Iron Cross
military operations	U-boat Campaign (World War I)
military command	U-12 Aug 1 1914 – Feb 9 1915 U-39 Feb 11 1915 – Oct 14 1917
service start	1900
service end	1900