Robert Eyssen

Robert Eyssen
Born	(1892-04-02)2 April 1892
Died	31 March 1960(1960-03-31) (aged 67)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Service/branch	Kriegsmarine
Rank	Konteradmiral
Commands	Auxiliary cruiser Komet
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Robert Eyssen (2 April 1892 – 31 March 1960) was a German admiral during World War II^[1]: 80 and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He joined the Imperial German Navy in 1911. He was the commander of German auxiliary cruiser Komet during its first raiding cruise from 4 July 1940 to 30 November 1941.