Armin Zimmermann

Armin Zimmermann
Armin Zimmermann
	File:File:Bundesarchiv Bild 146-2005-0032, Armin Zimmermann.jpg Official portrait of Admiral Zimmermann
Born	23 December 1917
Died	30 November 1976 (aged 58)
Place of birth	Blumenau, Brazil
Place of death	Bonn, Germany
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 (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.

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) (in German). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II. Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.

External links[]

Biography on BMVg website

Military offices
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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[FOOTNOTEPatzwallScherzer2001531-1] Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 531.

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