Heinrich Schroeteler | |
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| Born | 10 December 1915 Essen-Katernberg |
| Died | 19 January 2000 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Ruhr University |
| Notable work | SSS Gorch Fock Kortum-monument |
| Awards | Ruhr-Universität Medal |
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| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service |  Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant zur See |
| Unit | Schlesien Panzerschiff Admiral Scheer U-96 |
| Commands | U-667 U-1023 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Dr. Heinrich Andreas Schroeteler (10 December 1915 – 19 January 2000) was a German sculptor. During World War II, he commanded U-boat and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes); during the post-war years, he pursued a career in art history and archeology.