Gert Jeschonnek

Gert Jeschonnek
Jeschonnek sitting in the far left corner
Born(1912-10-30)30 October 1912
Liegnitz, Province of Silesia, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Died18 April 1999(1999-04-18) (aged 86)
Bonn, Germany
Allegiance Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Allied-occupied Germany
West Germany
Branch
 Reichsmarine
 Kriegsmarine
Mine Sweeping Administration
Blank Office
 German Navy
Service years
1930–1935
1935–1945
1945–1947
1952–1955
1955–1971
Rank
Vizeadmiral
Conflicts
World War II
RelationsHans Jeschonnek (brother)

Gert Gustav Paul Jeschonnek (30 October 1912 – 18 April 1999) was an officer in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Following World War II, he became commander (Inspector of the Navy) of the post-war German Navy.

Promotions

  • 1 April 1930 Offizieranwärter (Officer Candidate)
    • Joined the Reichsmarine (Class of 1930)
  • 9 October 1930 Seekadett (Sea Cadet)
  • 1 January 1932 Fähnrich zur See (Officer Cadet)
  • 1 Juli 1932 Obermaat
  • 1 April 1934 Oberfähnrich zur See (Senior Officer Cadet)
  • 1 October 1934 Leutnant zur See (2nd Lieutenant)
  • 1 June 1936 Oberleutnant zur See (1st Lieutenant)
  • 1 April 1939 Kapitänleutnant (Lieutenant Captain)
  • 1 April 1943 Korvettenkapitän (Corvette Captain / Lieutenant Commander)
  • 19 November 1955 Fregattenkapitän (Frigate Captain / Commander) with effect from 1 November 1955
  • 28 May 1958 Kapitän zur See (Captain at Sea / Captain / Colonel) with effect from 1 May 1955
  • 7 August 1963 Flottillenadmiral (Flotilla Admiral)
  • 1 April 1965 Konteradmiral (Rear Admiral)
  • 11 June 1965 Vizeadmiral (Vice Admiral)

Awards and decorations

References

  • Sander-Nagashima, Johannes Berthold (2006). Die Bundesmarine 1955 bis 1972: Konzeption und Aufbau. München, Germany: Oldenbourg Verlag. ISBN 978-3-486-57972-7.
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