Armin Zimmermann
Armin Zimmermann | |
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Official portrait of Admiral Zimmermann | |
Born |
Blumenau, Brazil | 23 December 1917
Died |
30 November 1976 58) Bonn, Germany | (aged
Allegiance |
Nazi Germany West Germany |
Service/branch |
Kriegsmarine GMSA German Navy |
Years of service | 1937–1976 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Inspector General of the Bundeswehr |
Armin Zimmermann (born 23 December 1917, died 30 November 1976), was a German admiral and Inspector General of the Bundeswehr from 1 April 1972 until 30 November 1976. He joined the Kriegsmarine in 1937.
Awards
- German Cross in Gold on 4 March 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See on R-45 in the 4. Räumboots-Flottille[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 531.
Bibliography
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
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Military offices | ||
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Preceded by General Ulrich de Maizière |
Chief of Staff of the Federal Armed Forces 1 April 1972–30 November 1976 |
Succeeded by General Harald Wust |
Preceded by Vizeadmiral Karl Hetz |
Fleet Commander 1970–1972 |
Succeeded by Vizeadmiral Paul Hartwig |
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