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Helmuth Brinkmann
German Admiral and Knight's Cross recipients (1895-1983) · Germany · On the map · Died at 88
Helmuth Brinkmann was a Vizeadmiral in the Kriegsmarine during World War II who captained the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. Prior to World War II he commanded the aviso Grille, Adolf Hitler's state yacht. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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1983Died26 September 19831944Knight's Cross of the Iron CrossAwardOrder of Michael the BraveAward1942German Cross in GoldAwardHigh Seas Fleet BadgeAward1937Order of the Crown of ItalyAward1934Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918Award1920Iron Cross, 1st classAward1915Iron Cross, 2nd classAward1895Born12 March 1895
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Brinkmann surrendered to British troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.
Country
Germany
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1983 · aged 88
