Günther Heydemann
| Günther Heydemann | |
|---|---|
Flotillenchef Rösing decorates Heydemann with the Knight's Cross
|
|
| Born |
11 January 1914 Greifswald |
| Died | 2 January 1986 (aged 71) Hamburg-Wedel |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany
|
| Service/branch |
 Kriegsmarine
|
| Years of service | 1933–45 |
| Rank | Kapitänleutnant |
| Unit |
SSS Gorch Fock cruiser Karlsruhe Schlesien Schleswig-Holstein |
| Commands held | U-575 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Atlantic |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Günther Heydemann (11 January 1914 – 2 January 1986) was a German U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany in World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Prior to taking command of U-575, Heydemann made two war patrols as watch officer on board U-69 under the command of Kapitänleutnant Jost Metzler.
As commander of U-575 Günther Heydmann is credited with the sinking of eight ships for a total of 48,920 gross register tons (GRT).
...
Wikipedia