Günter Luther

Günter Luther (17 March 1922 – 31 May 1997) was a German admiral who became Inspector of the Navy and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe for NATO. During World War II, he served as a military pilot in the Kriegsmarine and a paratrooper in the Luftwaffe. After the war, he joined the newly founded West German Bundesmarine in 1956.

Günter Luther
Günter Luther, 1976
Born(1922-03-17)17 March 1922
Bestwig, Germany
Died31 May 1997(1997-05-31) (aged 75)
Kiel, Germany
Allegiance Nazi Germany (to 1945)  Federal Republic of Germany
Service/branch Kriegsmarine
 Luftwaffe
 German Navy
Years of service1939–45
1956–82
Rank
  • Oberleutnant (Luftwaffe)
  • Admiral (Bundesmarine)
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsIron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class

Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
Grand Cross of Merit with Star and Sash

Grand Cross of the Order of Naval Merit (Spain)
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