Heinz Trautwein

Heinz Trautwein (21 December 1907 – 1 November 1944) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant zur See der Reserves in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. He was also a 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. Trautwein was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when his submarine chaser (U-Jäger) UJ-202 was attacked and destroyed by HMS Avon Vale and HMS Wheatland.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (5 April 1944)
 * 1st Class (1 November 1944)
 * Minesweeper War Badge (25 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 November 1944 as Oberleutnant zur See der Reserves and commander of U-Jäger 202