Alfred Saalwächter
Alfred Saalwächter | |
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Saalwächter in 1940 | |
| Born | 10 January 1883 Neusalz an der Oder, German Empire |
| Died | 6 December 1945 (aged 62) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1901–1942 |
| Rank | Generaladmiral |
| Unit | Moltke Hertha Hessen Friedrich der Grosse Braunschweig Gneisenau |
| Commands | U-25 U-46 U-94 Schlesien |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Alfred Saalwächter (10 January 1883 – 6 December 1945) was a high-ranking German U-boat commander during World War I and General Admiral during World War II.