Lütjens, Günther
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| Birthname | Johann Günther Lütjens | ||||
| born on | 25 May 1889 at 01:15 (= 01:15 AM ) | ||||
| Place | Wiesbaden, Germany, 50n05, 8e14 | ||||
| Timezone | LMT m8e14 (is local mean time) | ||||
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Biography
German Admiral, nicknamed "Pee Ontgens," whose military service spanned more than thirty years and two world wars. Lütjens is best known for his actions during World War II and his command of the battleship Bismarck during its foray into the Atlantic Ocean in 1941. In its aftermath, the episode entered into naval legend.
Lütjens was married with four children. He died on active service during World War II, on 27 May 1941, aged 52, in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Events
Source Notes
Sy Scholfield provided birth registry entry from Hesse Archives.
Categories
- Family : Parenting : Kids more than 3 (Four)
- Vocation : Military : Honors (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross)
- Vocation : Military : Military career
- Vocation : Military : Military service (Admiral)
