Erich Förste
# Erich Förste

Erich Förste (11 February 1892 – 10 July 1963) was a German naval officer who served in the Kaiserliche Marine, the Reichsmarine and the Kriegsmarine, eventually reaching the rank of Admiral during World War II.

## Awards

* Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class
* U-boat War Badge (1918)
* Wound Badge in Black
* Knight's Cross of the Albert Order 2nd Class with Swords
* Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
* German Cross in Gold on 25 May 1943 as Vizeadmiral and commanding admiral Aegean Sea
