Hans Lehmann | |
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Born |
Brunsbüttelkoog, Schleswig Holstein |
24 September 1915
Died | 25 November 1981 Maschen near Hamburg |
(aged 66)
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.