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Karl-Adolf Zenker

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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
Died27 March 1998(1998-03-27) (aged 90)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
 West Germany
Service / branchKriegsmarine
German Navy
RankVizeadmiral
Commandsdestroyer Hans Lody
destroyer Z28
Battles / warsWorld War II
RelationsHans Zenker (father)

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.

References

  • Sander-Nagashima, Johannes Berthold (2006). Die Bundesmarine 1955 bis 1972: Konzeption und Aufbau. München, Germany: Oldenbourg Verlag. ISBN 978-3-486-57972-7.
Military offices
Preceded by
Vizeadmiral Friedrich Ruge
Inspector of the Navy
August 1961–September 1967
Succeeded by
Vizeadmiral Gert Jeschonnek