Erich  Topp

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   * 2nd July 1914

   + 26th December 2005


Commands:
U-57 (05.05.1940 - 15.09.1940)
U-552 (04.12.1940 - 08.09.1942)
Flottillechef 27. Unterseebootsflottille (September 1942-March 1945)
U-3010 (23.03.1945 - 26.04.1945)
U-2513 (27.04.1945 - 08.05.1945)

Awards:
Knight's Cross (20.06.1941)
Oak Leaves (11.04.1942)
Swords (17.08.1942)

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Konteradmiral Topp was the third most successful German U-Boot ace. He sank 35 ships for a total of 197,460 GRT.