Heinrich Petersen
Heinrich Petersen is a German name and may refer to:
- Heinrich Petersen (1902–1963), German naval officer and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in World War II
- Heinrich Petersen (1904–1945), SS-Standartenführer of the Waffen-SS and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in World War II
- Heinrich Petersen (b. 5 August 1909 in Neumünster), administrative official, SA (until 1938), NSDAP (since 1932), Reichswehr (1937), SS (SS-Hauptsturmführer, RSHA), bank clerk (post-WWII); father of 5
- Heinrich "Hein" Petersen (1911–1943), German Major of the Wehrmacht and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in World War II
- Heinrich "Heinz" Petersen (1923–2024), German Oberleutnant of the Wehrmacht (Infanterie-Regiment 26, later 2. Marine-Infanterie-Division), Dr. med., author, father
