Heinrich Timm | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 April 1910 Bremen |
| Died | 12 April 1974 (aged 63) Axstedt |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Service/ |  Kriegsmarine German Navy |
| Years of service | 1933–45 1956–66 |
| Rank | Korvettenkapitän (Kriegsmarine) Fregattenkapitän (Bundesmarine) |
| Commands | U-251 U-862 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinrich Timm (30 April 1910 in Bremen – 12 April 1974 in Axstedt) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.[1] In 1944-45 Timm commanded the U-862, the only U-boat to conduct a patrol in the Pacific Ocean during World War II.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Korvettenkapitän Heinrich Timm". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 7 May 2010.