Günter Kuhnke


Günter Kuhnke was a German submarine commander during World War II and later a Konteradmiral with the Bundesmarine, West Germany's navy. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Career

Kuhnke commanded the, and, sinking eleven ships on nine patrols, for a total of of Allied shipping plus the special service vessel HMS Prunella. He commanded 10th U-boat Flotilla from January 1942 until October 1944, then 33rd U-boat Flotilla until May 1945.
Kuhnke joined Bundesmarine in 1955. commanded the destroyer Z-2 (D171) from 14 July 1959 until 15 November 1960. In 1966, he was promoted to Konteradmiral in 1966. Kuhnke retired from service in September 1972.

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