Hellmuth Heye

Hellmuth Guido Alexander Heye (9 August 1895 – 10 November 1970) was a German admiral in World War II and politician in post-war Germany. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Hellmuth Heye
Born(1895-08-09)9 August 1895
Beckingen
Died10 November 1970(1970-11-10) (aged 75)
Mittelheim
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Imperial German Navy
 Reichsmarine
 Kriegsmarine
Years of service1914–45
RankVice admiral
Commands heldAdmiral Hipper
Battles/warsWorld War I

World War II

  • Operation Weserübung
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
RelationsWilhelm Heye (father)
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