Carl-Heinz Birnbacher
German admiral (1910–1991)
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Carl-Heinz Birnbacher (26 May 1910 – 5 December 1991) was an admiral in the West German Navy. During World War II, he served in the Kriegsmarine and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born26 May 1910
Died5 December 1991 (aged 81)
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
West Germany
Nazi Germany
West GermanyBranch
KriegsmarineGerman Navy
Carl-Heinz Birnbacher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 May 1910 |
| Died | 5 December 1991 (aged 81) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany West Germany |
Branch | Kriegsmarine German Navy |
Rank | Konteradmiral |
| Commands | Destroyer Z25 Destroyer Z24 |
Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (9 April 1940) & 1st Class (20 April 1940)[1]
- Wound Badge in Black (15 May 1940)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 10 November 1942 as Kapitänleutnant in the 1. Schnellbootsflottille[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 June 1940 as Kapitänleutnant and chief of the 1. Schnellbootsflottille[3]
- Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz (September 1970)[1]
