Günther Heydemann

Günther Heydemann (11 January 1914 – 2 January 1986) was a German U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany in World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Prior to taking command of , Heydemann made two war patrols as watch officer on board under the command of Kapitänleutnant Jost Metzler.

World War II From 15 September to 2 October 1941, Heydemann, as commander of , was part of Wolfpack Brandenburg operating southeast of Greenland in the North Atlantic. On 2 October, Heydemann sank Tuva of . On U-575s third war patrol which was part of the second wave of Operation Drumbeat, also referred to as the Second Happy Time, Heydemann was given a special task and did not sink any ships. On U-575s fourth war patrol which was part of the fifth wave of Operation Drumbeat, Heydemann sank Robin Hood of on 16 April 1942.

Summary of career As commander of Günther Heydmann is credited with the sinking of eight ships for a total 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