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Hans Lehmann

Hans Lehmann
Born (1915-09-24)24 September 1915
Brunsbüttelkoog, Schleswig Holstein
Died 25 November 1981(1981-11-25) (aged 66)
Maschen near Hamburg
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch  Kriegsmarine
Years of service 1938–45
Rank Oberleutnant zur See of the Reserves
Unit Panzerschiff Admiral Hipper
U-359, U-454
Commands held Vorpostenboot VP-402, VP-407
U-997
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hans Lehmann (24 September 1915 – 25 November 1981) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the last U-boat commander so honored. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.



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