Hermann Opdenhoff

Hermann Opdenhoff (9 January 1915 in Falkenberg – 21 March 1945 in the lock at Den Helder) was a German Schnellboot commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (27 April 1940)
 * 1st Class (11 May 1940)
 * Fast Attack Craft War Badge (11 December 1940)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 May 1940 as Oberleutnant zur See and commander of Schnellboot S-31