| Stephanus Cornelis Biermann | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Chips |
| Born | 9 December 1918 |
| Died | 18 February 2003 (aged 84) |
| Place of birth | Johannesburg |
| Place of death | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
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| Relations | Hugo Biermann (brother) |
Rear Admiral Stephanus Cornelis Biermann (9 December 1918 to 18 February 2003)[1] is a former South African Navy officer.
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Early life
Biermann's father, joined the Orange Free State postal service at the age of 12[2] and later joined the SA Railways and Harbours as a telegraphist.[2]:page 3
Biermann was one of four children. His brothers Phillip and Hugo served on minesweepers during World War II.[1] His brother Hugo reached the rank of Admiral in the South African Navy.[1]
Before the outbreak of World War II he was a teacher[3] at Highlands North High School in Johannesburg.[1] This gave rise to his nickname "Chips" after the schoolmaster Mr Chips.[2]:page 5
Death
Biermann died at the age of 84 at a retirement home, Silvermine Village, near Cape Town.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Williams, Roger (Feb 21, 2003). "Chips Biermann obituary". Cape Argus. http://generalbotha.co.za/?page_id=1021. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Williams, Roger (October 2003). "Admiral H H Biermann".
- ↑ "Skout-adm . Biermann sterf". Die Burger. February 22, 2003. http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2003/02/22/OB/2k/08.html. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ↑ Bester, Ronel (February 22, 2003). "Skoutadmiraal Biermann oorlede / Rear Admiral Biermann dead". Volksblad. http://152.111.11.6/argief/berigte/volksblad/2003/02/22/5/4.html. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
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