Ulrich Heyse
Ulrich Heyse was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.Summary of career
Ships attacked
As commander of Ulrich Heyse is credited with the sinking of twelve ships for a total of of merchant shipping.
| Date | Ship Name | Nationality | Tonnage | Fate |
| 19 February 1942 | Pan Massachusetts | | 8,202 | Sunk at |
| 22 February 1942 | Cities Service Empire | | 8,103 | Sunk at |
| 5 March 1942 | O.A. Knudsen | | 11,007 | Sunk at |
| 13 May 1942 | Denpark | | 3,491 | Sunk at |
| 8 June 1942 | South Africa | | 9,234 | Sunk at |
| 21 June 1942 | West Ira | | 5,681 | Sunk at |
| 23 June 1942 | Andrea Brøvig | | 10,173 | Sunk at |
| 27 June 1942 | Polybius | | 7,041 | Sunk at |
| 8 November 1942 | Maloja | | 6,400 | Sunk at |
| 10 November 1942 | Cerinthus | | 3,878 | Sunk at |
| 10 November 1942 | Start Point | | 5,293 | Sunk at |
| 5 December 1942 | Teesbank | | 5,136 | Sunk at |
Awards
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class
- Iron Cross
- *2nd Class
- *1st Class
- Destroyer War Badge
- U-boat War Badge
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 January 1943 as Kapitänleutnant and commander of U-128
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