Gert Gustav Paul Jeschonnek (30 October 1912 – 18 April 1999) was an officer in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Following World War II, he became commander (Inspector of the Navy) of the post-war German Navy.
Gert Jeschonnek | |
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 Jeschonnek sitting in the far left corner | |
| Born | 30 October 1912 Liegnitz, German Empire |
| Died | 18 April 1999 (aged 86) Bonn, Germany |
| Allegiance |  Weimar Republic Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Service |  Reichsmarine Kriegsmarine German Navy |
| Years of service | 1930–45, 1952–71 |
| Rank | Vizeadmiral |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Relations | Hans Jeschonnek (brother) |
References
edit- Sander-Nagashima, Johannes Berthold (2006). Die Bundesmarine 1955 bis 1972: Konzeption und Aufbau. München, Germany: Oldenbourg Verlag. ISBN 978-3-486-57972-7.
External links
edit- "Deutsches Marinearchiv". Retrieved 2016-02-27.
