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Carl-Heinz Birnbacher

1910 – 1991

German admiral

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About Carl-Heinz Birnbacher

Lived 1910 – 1991 (aged 81). Carl-Heinz Birnbacher was a German and Austrian military personnel.

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.

Awards Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (9 April 1940) & 1st Class (20 April 1940) Wound Badge in Black (15 May 1940) German Cross in Gold on 10 November 1942 as Kapitänleutnant in the 1. Schnellbootsflottille Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 June 1940 as Kapitänleutnant and chief of the 1. Schnellbootsflottille Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz (September 1970)

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Important facts

Born
26 May 1910, Villach
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 December 1991, Flensburg
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Germany, Austria
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; German Cross in Gold

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl-Heinz Birnbacher?

German admiral (1910-1991)

When was Carl-Heinz Birnbacher born?

Carl-Heinz Birnbacher was born on 26 May 1910 in Villach.

When did Carl-Heinz Birnbacher die?

Carl-Heinz Birnbacher died on 5 December 1991 in Flensburg.

What was Carl-Heinz Birnbacher's occupation?

Carl-Heinz Birnbacher was a military personnel.

What nationality was Carl-Heinz Birnbacher?

Carl-Heinz Birnbacher was German and Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl-Heinz Birnbacher

· Wikidata: Q90272

· DBpedia: Carl-Heinz Birnbacher

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