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Johannes Zimmermann

Name : Johannes Zimmermann Born : 3rd October 1920 Died : 30th April 1998 Info Source : Print Signing This person has signed some of our artwork - click here for more info

A former blacksmith, Johannes Zimmermann was conscripted into the Kriegsmarine in 1940 and was one of the first to join Bismarcks crew at the Blohm and Voss shipyard in Hamburg on 3rd June 1940. As a leading stoker, Johannes was at his post deep in Bismarcks boiler room during the final action but successfully managed to escape when ordered to abandon ship. Born on 3rd October 1920, Johannes Zimmermann died aged 77 on 30th April 1998.

Known Service Details :
Ship	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Date	Notes
Bismarck	Maschinenobergefreiter	3rd June 1940	27th May 1941		Survived the sinking on 27th May 1941.

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