Walter Hennecke

Military Person

1898 – 1984

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Who was Walter Hennecke?

Walter Hennecke was a Konteradmiral with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross by Hitler for "a feat unprecedented in the annals of coastal defense.", when he wrecked Cherbourg's port.

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Born
May 23, 1898
Betheln
Nationality
  • Nazi Germany
  • German Empire
Died
Jan 1, 1984
Bad Lippspringe

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on July 23, 2013

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