Otto von Schrader (18 March 1888 – 19 July 1945) was an Admiral in the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. As a U boat commander during World War I he was credited with the sinking of 57 ships for a total of , a further 6 ships damaged for a total of , including the SS Justicia, and one ship taken as prize for a total of . Von Schrader was taken prisoner of war in Norway at the end of World war II. He committed suicide in Norwegian captivity on 19 July 1945.
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