Karl-Adolf Zenker

Karl-Adolf Zenker

from left to right: Konteradmiral Zenker, General Kammhuber, General Schnez, Federal Minister of Defence Strauß, General Speidel and General Foertsch.
Born (1907-07-19)19 July 1907
Berlin-Schöneberg, Germany
Died 27 March 1998(1998-03-27) (aged 90)
Bonn, Germany
Allegiance  German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 West Germany
Service/branch  Reichsmarine
 Kriegsmarine
 German Navy
Years of service 1926–1945, 1951–1967
Rank

Vizeadmiral

Commands held destroyer Hans Lody
destroyer Z-28
Battles/wars World War II
Relations Hans Zenker (father)

Karl-Adolf Zenker (19 July 1907 – 27 March 1998) was an officer in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. He served as a member of the Naval Historical Team and later became commander (Inspector of the Navy) of the post-war German Navy.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Vizeadmiral Friedrich Ruge
Inspector of the Navy
August 1961–September 1967
Succeeded by
Vizeadmiral Gert Jeschonnek
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