Trautwein, Heinz
- Date of birth:
- December 21st, 1907 (Rixdorf, Germany)
- Date of death:
- November 1st, 1944 (Adriatic Sea)
- Nationality:
- German
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- April 5th, 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- September 25th, 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- November 1st, 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberleutnant zu See der Reserve
- Unit:
- Commander U-Jäger 202
- Awarded on:
- November 5th, 1944
1) His ships' numerous successful operations in escort and security duty.
2) The destruction of 5 enemy aircraft and 1 submarine.
3) Participation in the German operation Wikinger, where Trautwein's ship was among the German escort vessels that sacrificed themselves to ensure the escape of the convoy their were escorting.
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