Hans-Rudolf Rösing [SEP] conflict
Hans-Rudolf Rösing
Hans-Rudolf Rösing (28 September 1905 – 16 December 2004) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and later served in the Bundesmarine of the Federal Republic of Germany. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Early life and pre-war service.
Rösing was born on 28 September 1905 in Wilhelmshaven, at the time an exclave of the Province of Hanover
campaign. 
The name "Rösing" was unofficial, taken from that of its commander, Hans-Rudolf Rösing. Unlike later packs which had specific code names this formation was left without an official designation.
In June 1940 U-boat Command (BdU) received intelligence that a large troop convoy would be passing through the mid-Atlantic to Britain. The convoy, designated US 3, would comprise seven troopships, including and would be transporting some 25,000 Australian and New Zealand troops. 
It was decided to form