Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held U-Jager 202 Died 1944, Dalmatia | Years of service 1939–44 Name Heinz Trautwein Service/branch Kriegsmarine | |
Born 21 December 1907
Rixdorf ( 1907-12-21 ) Rank Oberleutnant zur See der Reserves Battles/wars World War II
Battle of the Atlantic
Adriatic Campaign of World War II Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Unit German cruiser Deutschland Battles and wars Battle of the Atlantic, Adriatic Campaign of World War II, World War II | ||
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-Jager) UJ-202 was attacked and destroyed by HMS Avon Vale and HMS Wheatland.
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