Gert Jeschonnek

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
Jeschonnek sitting in the far left corner
Born(1912-10-30)30 October 1912
Liegnitz, German Empire
Died18 April 1999(1999-04-18) (aged 86)
Bonn, Germany
Allegiance Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
 West Germany
Service/branch Reichsmarine
 Kriegsmarine
 German Navy
Years of service1930–45, 1952–71
RankVizeadmiral
Battles/warsWorld War II
RelationsHans Jeschonnek (brother)

References

  • Sander-Nagashima, Johannes Berthold (2006). Die Bundesmarine 1955 bis 1972: Konzeption und Aufbau. München, Germany: Oldenbourg Verlag. ISBN 978-3-486-57972-7.
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