Robert Eyssen
German admiral
About Robert Eyssen
Lived 1892 – 1960 (aged 67). Robert Eyssen was a German marineoffizier.
Robert Eyssen (2 April 1892 – 31 March 1960) was a German admiral during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He joined the Imperial German Navy in 1911. He was the commander of German auxiliary cruiser Komet during its first raiding cruise from 4 July 1940 to 30 November 1941.
Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (4 January 1914) & 1st Class (12 July 1920) Knight's Cross Second Class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion with Swords (19 September 1918)
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Who was Robert Eyssen?
German admiral (1892-1960)
When was Robert Eyssen born?
Robert Eyssen was born on 2 April 1892 in Frankfurt.
When did Robert Eyssen die?
Robert Eyssen died on 31 March 1960 in Baden-Baden.
What was Robert Eyssen's occupation?
Robert Eyssen was a marineoffizier.
What nationality was Robert Eyssen?
Robert Eyssen was German.
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