Friedrich Böhme Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 08, 1899
Birth place	Germany , Varel
Date of death	September 21, 1984
Place of death	Germany , Glücksburg

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allegiance	Nazi Germany (to 1945) German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battles of Narvik Operation Overlord Battle of the Atlantic World War II World War I Operation Weserübung
military command	Z22 Anton Schmitt Z23
service start	1916
service end	1945