| Ulrich Heyse | |
|---|---|
| Born |
20 September 1906 Berlin-Friedenau |
| Died | 19 November 1970 (aged 64) Flensburg |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
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| Years of service | 1933–45 |
| Rank | Korvettenkapitän |
| Unit |
cruiser Köln cruiser Emden destroyer Z6 Theodor Riedel |
| Commands held |
U-128 32nd U-boat Flotilla |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Ulrich Heyse (20 September 1906 in Berlin-Friedenau – 19 November 1970 in Flensburg) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
As commander of U-128 Ulrich Heyse is credited with the sinking of twelve ships for a total of 83,639 gross register tons (GRT) of merchant shipping.