Ulrich Heyse [SEP] conflict
Ulrich Heyse
Ulrich Heyse (20 September 1906 in Berlin-Friedenau – 19 November 1970 in Flensburg) 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.
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.
Summary
commissioned by "Kapitänleutnant" Ulrich Heyse on 12 May 1941.
The boat was a training vessel in the second flotilla until 30 November 1941 based in Wilhelmshaven. She was then based in Lorient.
During her six completed war patrols, "U-128" sank 12 ships, for a total of 83,639 tons. On 1 March 1943 command was transferred to "Kptlt." Hermann Steinert, who commanded her until her loss a few months later.
Fate.
On 17 May 1943, while operating in the South