Hermann Görtz
Hermann Görtz (also anglicised as Goertz; 15 November 1890 – 23 May 1947) was a German spy in Britain and Ireland before and during World War II, liaising with the Irish Republican Army (IRA). After the war, he committed suicide rather than be deported from Ireland to Germany.
Hermann Görtz | |
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Hermann Görtz at the time of his capture | |
| Born | 15 November 1890 Lübeck, German Empire |
| Died | 23 May 1947 (aged 56) |
| Cause of death | Suicide by poisoning |
| Burial place | Glencree German War Cemetery, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation(s) | Spy, pilot, interrogator |
| Known for | Spying in Britain and Ireland for the Nazis and liaising with the Irish Republican Army |
| Spouse | Ellen Aschenborn |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War I Eastern Front |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
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