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Kurt-Caesar Hoffmann
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Kurt-Caesar Hoffmann (26 August 1895 – 19 May 1988) was a senior naval commander in the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) during World War II, who commanded the battleship Scharnhorst. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
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Born | (1895-08-26)26 August 1895 Kiel |
Died | 19 May 1988(1988-05-19) (aged 92) Mölln |
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Years of service | 1912–45 1956-65. |
Rank | Vizeadmiral |
Unit | SMS Hansa SMS Wettin Cruiser Köln Cruiser Amazone |
Commands held | Light cruiser Königsberg Battleship Scharnhorst |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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