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Gerhard Wagner (admiral)
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This article is about a German naval officer. For other people of the same name, see Gerhard Wagner (disambiguation).
Gerhard Wagner (23 November 1898 – 26 June 1987) was a German naval officer who ended his career as a Konteradmiral (rear admiral) of the German Navy of West Germany.
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Gerhard Wagner | |
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![]() Wagner (facing camera, left) as German forces surrender to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, 4 May 1945 | |
Born | (1898-11-23)23 November 1898 Schwerin, Germany |
Died | 26 June 1987(1987-06-26) (aged 88) Altenkirchen, Germany |
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Service/ | Kriegsmarine German Navy |
Rank | Konteradmiral |
Commands held | COMNAVBALTAP (1961–1962) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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