Manning Kimmel
Manning Marius Kimmel | |
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Lieutenant Commander Manning Kimmel, USN | |
| Born | April 22, 1913 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | around July 26, 1944 (aged 31) On or near Palawan, Philippines |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1935–1944 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Commands | USS Robalo |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart |
Manning Marius Kimmel (April 22, 1913 – on or around July 26, 1944) was a United States Navy submarine officer in World War II and the son of Admiral Husband E. Kimmel. He served as both junior and executive officer on several submarines, and finally assumed command of USS Robalo as a lieutenant commander. Kimmel was reportedly killed when Robalo was sunk off the island of Palawan. However, the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.