Erich Giese

Kapitanlieutenant Erich Giese (22 June 1887 – 5 June 1917) was a German naval officer killed action during World War I.

Giese was killed in action against Royal Navy warships aboard the torpedo boat S20.

The Kriegsmarine destroyer Z12 of World War II was named the Erich Giese in the honor of Giese. Also, a street is named in his honor in Munich, Germany.

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