Hans-Erich Voss

Hans-Erich Voss
Hans-Erich Voss in Soviet captivity
Born(1897-10-30)30 October 1897
Angermünde, Brandenburg, German Empire
Died18 November 1969(1969-11-18) (aged 72)
Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, West Germany
Allegiance
Branch
Years of service1917–1945
RankVizeadmiral
Commandsheavy cruiser Prinz Eugen
Naval Liaison Officer to Hitler's headquarters
Battles / wars
AwardsWound Badge of 20 July 1944

Hans-Erich Voss (or Voß, see ß) (30 October 1897 – 18 November 1969) was a German Vizeadmiral (vice admiral) and one of the final occupants of the Führerbunker during the battle of Berlin in 1945. He was also among the last people to see both Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels alive before they committed suicide. After the war in Europe ended, he spent several years in prison in both the Soviet Union and East Germany.