Gert Jeschonnek

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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)

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.

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]

Military offices
Preceded by
Vizeadmiral Karl-Adolf Zenker
Inspector of the Navy
Oktober 1967–September 1971
Succeeded by
Vizeadmiral Heinz Kühnle