About Verner Puurand
Lived 1904 – 1983 (aged 78). Verner Puurand was an Estonian and Australian politician, military personnel and military officer.
Verner Hans Puurand (until 1938 Puurmann; 14 September 1904 – 12 June 1983) was an Estonian Naval officer and politician. From 1973 to 1977 he was a minister of Estonian government-in-exile.
He was born in Tapa parish, Estonia. In 1928 he graduated from Tondi military school.
In 1939 he was temporary commander of the submarine Kalev. During World War II, he collaborated with the Germans. In 1944 he fled to Germany, then later to Australia. He died in Brisbane in 1983.
Since he is regarded as the founder of the Estonian submarine fleet, a monument to his memory was unveiled in his birthplace, the village of Naistevälja in Tapa parish, Lääne-Virumaa county, on 25 June 2014.
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Who was Verner Puurand?
Estonian politician (1904-1983)
When was Verner Puurand born?
Verner Puurand was born on 27 September 1904 in Narva.
When did Verner Puurand die?
Verner Puurand died on 12 June 1983.
What was Verner Puurand's occupation?
Verner Puurand was a politician, military personnel and military officer.
What nationality was Verner Puurand?
Verner Puurand was Estonian and Australian.
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