Max Valentiner

CaptainChristian August Max Ahlmann Valentiner (15 December 1883 – 19 July 1949) was a German U-boatcommander during World War I. He was the third highest-scoring U-boat commander of the war, and was awarded the Pour le Mérite for his achievements.

He was also listed as a war criminal by the Allies, for killing hundreds of civilians by sinking the passenger liner Persia without warning on 30 December 1915, contrary to international law.