Years of service 1916–45 Rank Captain at sea | Commands held Z22 Anton Schmitt
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Born 8 May 1899
Varel ( 1899-05-08 ) Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany (to 1945) Service/branch Kaiserliche Marine
Reichsmarine
Kriegsmarine Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Operation Weserübung
First Battle of Narvik
Battle of the Atlantic
Operation Overlord Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Died 6 December 1989, Glücksburg, Germany Award Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War I, World War II | ||
Friedrich Böhme (8 May 1899 – 6 December 1989) was a highly decorated Kapitän zur See (naval captain) in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. He was also 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. Friedrich Böhme was captured by American troops in 1945 and handed over to British forces. He was released in 1948.
Awards and decorations
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