Heinrich Garbers

Heinrich Garbers (14 March 1909 – 18 December 1963) was a highly decorated Leutnant zur See der Reserve in the Kriegsmarine and the special forces of the Abwehr "Ghost Sailors" (Geistersegler) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Blockade Runner Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (9 November 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 1 November 1944 as Leutnant zur See der Reserve and commander of Hilfskriegsschiff "Passim" and leader of special assignments