Armin Zimmermann
Armin Zimmermann (23 December 1917 – 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.
Armin Zimmermann | |
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 Official portrait of Admiral Zimmermann | |
| Born | 23 December 1917 Blumenau, Brazil |
| Died | 30 November 1976 (aged 58) Bonn, Germany |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Service/ | Kriegsmarine GMSA German Navy |
| Years of service | 1937–1976 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Inspector General of the Bundeswehr |
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.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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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 |
Commander-in-Chiefs German Fleet (CINCGERFLEET), Bundesmarine  | ||
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