Date of birth:

September 5th, 1892 (Bromberg/West Prussia, Germany)

Date of death:

December 25th, 1944 (Longchamps, France)

Buried on:

German War Cemetery Recogne
Plot: 8. Grave: 60.

Nationality:

German

Fritz Breithaupt was killed in a plane crash on December 25th, 1944.

Promotions:
April 1911: Kadett;
April 1912: Fährich zur See;
March 1916: Leutnant zur See;
April 26th, 1917: Oberleutnant zur See;
?: Kapitänleutnant der Reserve;
?: Korvettenkapitän der Reserve;
September 1st, 1944: Fregattenkapitän.

Career:
1911: Kaiserliche Marine;
?: Wachoffizier, S 167;
?: Wachoffizier S 168;
?: Wachoffizier A 27;
?: Gruppenführer, 6. Minensuch-Halbflottille;
?: Chef, 14. Minensuchflottille;
? Chef, 34. Minensuchflottille;
?: Chef, 12. Minensuchflottille;
October 1942: Kommandeur 24. Minensuchflottille.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

December 23rd, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

May 29th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Korvettenkapitän der Reserve (Lieutenant-Commander of Reserves)

Unit:

Chef 12.Minensuchflottille

Awarded on:

August 3rd, 1941

Awarded for his achievements as a Flottille commander in the English Channel.

79th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Korvettenkapitän der Reserve (Lieutenant-Commander of Reserves)

Unit:

Chef 24.Minensuchflottille

Awarded on:

February 10th, 1944

The following press article (dated 14.02.1944) describes why Breithaupt was awarded the Oakleaves to his Knight’s Cross…

“The newest Oakleaves Holder of the Kriegsmarine, who was awarded the Knight’s Cross on the 03.08.1941, has participated in frontline operations since the beginning of the war and has particularly distinguished himself at numerous hotspots of the naval war. While serving as the chief of a Minensuchflottille he has operated in the English Channel and the northern French coast while in very immediate proximity to the enemy. In this context Breithaupt and his vessels have had a major share in the completion of missions assigned to the security forces of the Kriegsmarine operating within the area. Whilst serving amongst these security forces his Flottille has carried out both its designated role (the detection and elimination of enemy naval mines and mine barriers) as well as important special missions, in particular the escorting of important convoys, while under the exemplary leadership of its commander.”

387th Award.

• Photo 1: Wilco Vermeer
• Photo: Wilco Vermeer collection, the Netherlands
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  - Fritz Breithaupt | Gräbersuche-Online
  - Lexikon der Wehrmacht -
  

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