title: Armin Zimmermann
text: # Armin Zimmermann
  
  Armin Zimmermann (23 December 1917 – 30 November 1976) was a German admiral and Inspector General of the Bundeswehr from 1 April 1972 until 30 November 1976. He joined the Kriegsmarine in 1937.
  
  ## Awards
  
  * German Cross in Gold on 4 March 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See on R-45 in the 4. Räumboots-Flottille
  