Alfred Naujocks

Alfred Helmut Naujocks (20 September 1911 – 4 April 1966), alias Hans Müller, Alfred Bonsen, and Rudolf Möbert, was a German SS functionary during the Third Reich. He took part in the staged Gleiwitz incident, a false flag intended to provide the justification for the attack on Poland by Nazi Germany, which ultimately culminated in starting World War II.

Alfred Naujocks
Naujocks following his surrender to American forces in October 1944
Birth nameAlfred Helmut Naujocks
Nickname(s)
  • Hans Müller
  • Alfred Bonsen
  • Rudolf Möbert
Born(1911-09-20)20 September 1911
Kiel, Prussia, German Empire
Died4 April 1966(1966-04-04) (aged 54)
Hamburg, West Germany
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Waffen-SS
  • Sicherheitsdienst
Years of service1931-1945
RankSS-Sturmbannführer
Known forLed the Gleiwitz incident
Battles/warsWorld War II

Venlo incident

AwardsIron Cross
Alma materUniversity of Kiel
Other workbusinessman, alleged member of ODESSA

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