Werner Henke 

Kapitanleutnant Werner Henke displays his Oakleaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

     The Northeastern Kentucky Museum has recently purchased a beautiful silver flask presented to Werner Henke by the crew of U-515 on the news that he was awarded the coveted Oakleaves Cluster to his Knight's Cross.

     On the links below, you may read about the career of Werner Henke and the successes of  U-515 and her crew, and also see more information and photos of the flask.  Please contact us for comments or corrections. 

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