Stephanus Biermann
Stephanus Cornelis Biermann | |
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Nickname(s) | Chips |
Born |
Johannesburg | 9 December 1918
Died |
18 February 2003 84) Cape Town, South Africa | (aged
Allegiance |
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Service/ |
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Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held |
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Spouse(s) | May Biermann |
Relations | Hugo Biermann (brother) |
Rear Admiral Stephanus Cornelis Biermann (9 December 1918 to 18 February 2003)[1] is a former South African Navy officer.
Early life
Biermann's father, joined the Orange Free State postal service at the age of 12[2] and later joined the SA Railways and Harbours as a telegraphist.[2]:page 3
Biermann was one of four children. His brothers Phillip and Hugo served on minesweepers during World War II.[1] His brother Hugo reached the rank of admiral in the South African Navy.[1]
Naval career
Before the outbreak of World War II he was a teacher[3] at Highlands North High School in Johannesburg.[1] This gave rise to his nickname "Chips" after the schoolmaster Mr Chips.[2]:page 5
Death
Biermann died at the age of 84 at a retirement home, Silvermine Village, near Cape Town.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Williams, Roger (21 February 2003). "Chips Biermann obituary". Cape Argus. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- 1 2 3 Williams, Roger (October 2003). "Admiral H H Biermann". Naval Digest. 9.
- ↑ "Skout-adm . Biermann sterf". Die Burger. 22 February 2003. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ↑ Bester, Ronel (22 February 2003). "Skoutadmiraal Biermann oorlede / Rear Admiral Biermann dead". Volksblad. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
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