Heinrich Schroeteler

Heinrich Schroeteler
Heinrich Schroeteler
	SSS Gorch Fock
Born	10 December 1915; Essen-Katernberg
Died	19 January 2000 (aged 84); Bochum
Nationality	German
Education	Ruhr University
Notable work	SSS Gorch Fock; Kortum-monument
Awards	Ruhr-Universität Medal
Military career
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Service/branch	Kriegsmarine
Years of service	1936–45
Rank	Oberleutnant zur See
Unit	Schlesien; Panzerschiff Admiral Scheer; U-96
Commands held	U-667; U-1023
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of the Atlantic; Actions of 7/8 May 1945; Operation Deadlight;
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Dr. Heinrich Andreas Schroeteler (10 December 1915 – 19 January 2000) was a German sculptor. During World War II, he commanded U-boat and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes); during the post-war years, he pursued a career in art history and archeology.

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