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Buhr, de, Johann

Date of birth:
March 23rd, 1912 (Ostrhauderfehn/Hannover, Germany)
Date of death:
July 17th, 1944 (West of Narvik, North-Atlantic Ocean)
Nationality:
German

Biography

During 4 operational sails (46 day at sea), Johann de Buhr did not sink any ships. He was killed in action when his ship, "U 347" was sunk on July 17th, 1944 by planes from No. 86 Squadron, protecting Convoy AHL49 at 68.36N / 08.33O.

Promotions:
March 1st, 1943: Oberleutnant zur See.

Career:
?: I. Wachoffizier "U 86";
July 7th, 1943 - July 17th, 1944: Kommandant "U- 47".

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 23rd, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 15th, 1942
U-boot Kriegsabzeichen (ohne Brillianten)

Sources

  • - Research Gerhard Brand

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