Günther Heydemann

Military Person

1914 – 1986

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Who was Günther Heydemann?

Günther Heydemann was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

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.

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Born
Jan 11, 1914
Greifswald
Died
Jan 2, 1986
Hamburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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