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Bruns, Heinrich (U-175)

Date of birth:
April 3rd, 1912 (Castrop-Rauxel/Westphalia, Germany)
Date of death:
April 17th, 1943 (Southwest of Ireland)
Mentioned on:
German Submarines Memorial
Nationality:
German

Biography

Heinrich Bruns was killed on April 17th, 1943 when his U 175 was sunk by the U.S.S. Spencer (Convoy 13T/41Ü) at 47.53N / 22.04W. In 3 operational sails he sunk a total of 10 ships with a total tonnage of 40.619BRT.

Crew 31

Promotions:
01.04.1931: Offiziersanwärter
14.10.1931: Seekadett
01.01.1933: Fähnrich zur See
01.01.1935: Oberfähnrich zur See
01.04.1935: Leutnant zur See
01.01.1937: Oberleutnant zur See
01.10.1939: Kapitänleutnant
01.04.1943: Korvettenkapitän

Career:
05.12.1941-17.04.1943: Kdt, U-175 : 3 patrols (158 days)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1940
Zerstörer-Kriegsabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 1940
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 18th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 18th, 1942
U-boot Kriegsabzeichen (ohne Brillianten)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Käpitanleutnant (Lieutenant)
Unit:
Kommandant, U 175, 10. Unterseebootsflottille, Kriegsmarine
Awarded on:
January 7th, 1944
posthumously awarded
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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