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David Balme(1920-2016)

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David Balme was born on 1 October 1920 in Kensington, London, England, UK. He is known for U-571 (2000), U-Boat War (1997) and Convoy: War for the Atlantic (2009). He was married to Susan im Thurn. He died on 3 January 2016 in Lymington, Hampshire, England, UK.
BornOctober 1, 1920
DiedJanuary 3, 2016(95)
BornOctober 1, 1920
DiedJanuary 3, 2016(95)
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Known for

U-571 (2000)
U-571
6.6
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  • 2000
U-Boat War (1997)
U-Boat War
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Sub-Lieutenant: HMS Bulldog
Convoy: War for the Atlantic (2009)
Convoy: War for the Atlantic
7.8
TV Series
  • Self - HMS Bulldog
World War II: Witness to War (2017)
World War II: Witness to War
7.7
TV Series
  • Self - Navigator, British Royal Navy(voice)

Credits

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  • U-571 (2000)
    U-571
    6.6
    • historical advisor
    • 2000

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 1, 1920
    • Kensington, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 3, 2016
    • Lymington, Hampshire, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Susan im Thurn1947 - January 3, 2016 (his death, 3 children)

Did you know

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    When a 19 year old Sub Lt in the Royal Navy, David boarded the badly damaged U 110 and retrieved an Enigma machine and the codes then in use.

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