Günter Luther
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Günter Luther (17 March 1922 – 31 May 1997) was a German admiral who became Inspector of the Navy and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe for NATO. During World War II, he served as a military pilot in the Kriegsmarine and a paratrooper in the Luftwaffe. After the war, he joined the newly founded West German Bundesmarine in 1956.
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Born | (1922-03-17)17 March 1922 Bestwig, Germany |
Died | 31 May 1997(1997-05-31) (aged 75) Kiel, Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) Federal Republic of Germany |
Service/ | Kriegsmarine Luftwaffe German Navy |
Years of service | 1939–45 1956–82 |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold |
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