Günther Heydemann

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 (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Prior to taking command of GS U-575, Heydemann made two war patrols as watch officer on board GS U-69 (1940) under the command of Kapitänleutnant Jost Metzler.

Summary of career
As a U-boat commander of GS U-575 Günther Heydmann is credited with the sinking of eight ships for a total of and damaging one warship of.

Awards

 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (1 April 1937)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (17 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (12 April 1941)
 * U-boat War Badge (1939) (12 April 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 July 1943 Kapitänleutnant and commander of U-575