Günther Pulst

Günther Pulst (26 March 1918 in Braunschweig – 5 January 1991 in Bonn) 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.

His nephew is the American scientist Stefan M. Pulst.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (11 February 1940)
 * 1st Class (18 December 1944)
 * U-boat War Badge (1939) (21 February 1942)
 * U-boat Front Clasp (19 November 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 December 1944 as Oberleutnant zur See and commander of U-978
 * Federal Cross of merit (1980)
 * Outstanding Civilian Service Medal of the United States of America (1983)