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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