Karl-Adolf Zenker

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.

Born(1907-07-19)19 July 1907

Died27 March 1998(1998-03-27) (aged 90)

Allegiance Nazi Germany
West Germany

BranchKriegsmarine
German Navy

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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
Died	27 March 1998(1998-03-27) (aged 90)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany West Germany
Branch	Kriegsmarine German Navy
Rank	Vizeadmiral
Commands	destroyer Hans Lody destroyer Z28
Conflicts	World War II
Relations	Hans Zenker (father)

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His father, Hans Zenker, was Head of the Naval Command (Chef der Marineleitung) in the Navy of the Weimar Republic from 1924 to 1928.