Otto Eduard Weddigen was an Imperial German Navy U-boat commander during World War I. He was awarded the Pour le Mérite, Germany's highest honour, for sinking four British warships.
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"Victories of U-9" - a contemporary German postcard showing the photo of Weddigen against the background of the sinking Aboukir and Hogue.
Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen and his wife
Crew of U-9, prior to receiving their Iron Crosses, welcomed home as heroes
Illustration by Hans Bohrdt depicting the sinking of HMS Cressy, HMS Hogue and HMS Aboukir by U-9 on 22 September 1914 off the Dutch coast.
The crew of U-9, all wearing their Iron Cross, Second Class, with Otto Weddigen also wearing his Iron Cross, First Class.
Memorial card of Otto Weddigen
Monument to Otto Weddigen by Hinkeldey, 1937Awards 1
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deceased
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Lived 1882 to 1915 · aged 32
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