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  • Günther Heydemann
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  • Günther Heydemann (11 January 1914 in Greifswald – 2 January 1986 in Hamburg-Wedel) 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 , Heydemann made two war patrols as watch officer on board under the command of Kapitänleutnant Jost Metzler.
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serviceyears
  • 1933
Birth Date
  • 1914-01-11
death place
  • Hamburg-Wedel
Name
  • Günther Heydemann
Caption
  • Flotillenchef Rösing decorates Heydemann with the Knight's Cross
Birth Place
  • Greifswald
Awards
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  • 300
Allegiance
  • Nazi Germany
Battles
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  • Günther Heydemann (11 January 1914 in Greifswald – 2 January 1986 in Hamburg-Wedel) 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 , Heydemann made two war patrols as watch officer on board under the command of Kapitänleutnant Jost Metzler.