
Deutscher U-Bootkommandant im 2. Weltkrieg
Ernst Hechler (* 21. November 1907 in Lauterbach; † 23. October 1965 in Alzey) was a deutscher U-Bootkommandant im 2. Weltkrieg. He was 57 years old. He studied at Naval Academy at Mürwik. His awards include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and U-boat Front Clasp.