Hugo Hendrik Biermann | |
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Born | Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa | 6 August 1916
Died | 27 March 2012 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa | (aged 95)
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service | South African Navy |
Years of service | 1938–1976 |
Rank | Admiral |
Service number | 01222819PE |
Commands | |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | |
Spouse(s) |
Margaret (Peggy) Cruyws
(m. 1940; died 2008) |
Relations | Rear Admiral Stephanus Biermann |
Hugo Hendrik Biermann,[needs Afrikaans IPA] (6 August 1916 – 27 March 2012) was a senior officer in the South African Navy. He served as Chief of the Navy from 1952 to 1972 and Chief of the South African Defence Force from 1972 until 1976, the only naval officer to have served in the post.