TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Bothe, Friedrich

Date of birth:
July 1st, 1917 (Diemeringen/Alsace, France)
Date of death:
May 7th, 1943 (Gibraltar, Mediterranean)
Mentioned on:
German Submarines Memorial
Nationality:
German

Biography

Promotions:
April 3rd, 1936: Offiziersanwärter;
September 10th, 1936: Seekadett;
May 1st, 1937: Fähnrich zur See;
July 1st, 1938: Oberfähnrich zur See;
October 1st, 1938: Leutnant zur See;
October 1st, 1940: Oberleutnant zur See;
May 1st, 1943: Kapitänleutnant.

Career:
March 28th, 1941 - January 6th, 1942: Kommandant, U 5;
February 4th, 1942 - March 31st, 1942: Kommandant, U 101;
July 11th, 1942 - May 7th, 1943: Kommandant U 447.

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Sources