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{{Short description|German navy officer}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date |1915|01|13}}
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| birth_place = [[Duisburg]], [[Kingdom of Prussia]], [[German Empire]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1986|12|08|1915|01|13}}
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| service years = 1951-1965
| service years = 1951-1965
| rank = Admiral
| rank = [[File:GDR Navy OF7 Vizeadmiral h.gif|40px]] ''[[Vizeadmiral]]''
| commands = People's Navy (Volksmarine)
| commands = People's Navy (Volksmarine)
| awards =
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| battles = [[World War II]]
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'''Heinz Neukirchen''' (January 13, 1915 in [[Duisburg]], Germany - December 8, 1986 in [[Rostock]], [[GDR]]) was an officer of the [[Kriegsmarine]] in World War II, and a [[Vice Admiral]] in the People's Navy ([[Volksmarine]]) of the [[German Democratic Republic]] as well as President of the East German Directorate of Maritime and Port Industries. He was the author of several maritime books.
'''Heinz Neukirchen''' (13 January 1915 – 8 December 1986) was an officer of the [[Kriegsmarine]] in World War II, and a ''[[Vizeadmiral]]'' in the People's Navy ([[Volksmarine]]) of the [[German Democratic Republic]] as well as President of the East German Directorate of Maritime and Port Industries. He was the author of several maritime books.


Neukirchen was the son of a small farmer and vegetable dealer. After graduation from high school he worked an internship from 1931 to 1932, then one year as a freelancer for the Düsseldorfer News. Neukirchen began service in [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' in 1935. From 1939 to 1940, he worked as a boatswain's harbor protection commander. Following several warrant officer courses, Neukirchen served from 1943 to 1944 as a watch officer on a mine ship. In the last year of World War II, he was a Lieutenant and commander of U-Boat hunters stationed in Norway. In addition to this duty he served in 1945 as a battery commander of Marine infantry. From 1945 to 1949 he was in Soviet captivity.
Neukirchen was born in [[Duisburg]], Germany, the son of a small farmer and vegetable dealer. After graduation from high school he worked an internship from 1931 to 1932, then one year as a freelancer for the Düsseldorfer News. Neukirchen began service in [[Nazi Germany]]'s ''[[Kriegsmarine]]'' in 1935. As a crewmember of the [[German cruiser Köln]] Neukirchen served in the [[Spanish Civil War]] and received the [[Spanish Cross]].<ref>[[Harry Waibel]]: ''Diener vieler Herren : Ehemalige NS-Funktionäre in der SBZ/DDR.'' Peter Lang, Frankfurt 2011 {{ISBN|978-3-631-63542-1}}</ref> From 1939 to 1940, holding the rank of a boatswain, he was a harbor protection commander. Following several warrant officer courses, Neukirchen served from 1943 to 1944 as a watch officer on a mine ship. In the last year of [[World War II]], he was a Lieutenant and commander of [[Submarine chaser]] stationed in Norway. In addition to this duty he became a ''National-Socialist guidance officer'' in 1944<ref>Siegfried Breyer, Peter Joachim Lapp: ''Die Volksmarine der DDR. Entwicklung – Aufgaben – Ausrüstung.'' Bernard & Graefe Verlag, Koblenz 1985, {{ISBN|3-7637-5423-7}} {{in lang|de}}</ref> and served in 1945 as a battery commander of [[Marines|Naval infantry]]. From 1945 to 1949 he was in Soviet captivity.


He joined the National Democratic Party Germany ([[NDPD]]) in 1949, and worked until 1950 as an employee or manager of the NDPD political department in [[Mecklenburg]]. After one year he became the Deputy Chairman of the Board of the NDPD for the [[Berlin]] district.
He joined the [[National Democratic Party of Germany (East Germany)|National Democratic Party of Germany]] (NDPD) in 1949, and worked until 1950, as a manager of the NDPD political department in [[Mecklenburg]]. After one year he became the Deputy Chairman of the Board of the NDPD for the [[Berlin]] district.


Neukirchen joined the [[Main Administration Sea Police]] (Hauptverwaltung Seepolizei (HVS)) on March 1, 1951. From 1954 to 1956, Neukirchen was Chief of Staff of the See Police/People's Police - Sea. He was appointed to the rank of Rear Admiral on October 1, 1952. In 1956 he attended the Soviet Naval Academy. Upon his return, he served until 1961 as Deputy Chief of the People's Navy (Seestreitkräfte/Volksmarine) and as Chief of Staff of the People's Navy command.
Neukirchen joined the [[Main Administration Sea Police]] (Hauptverwaltung Seepolizei (HVS)) on 1 March 1951. From 1954 to 1956, Neukirchen was Chief of Staff of the Sea Police. He was appointed to the rank of rear admiral on 1 October 1952. In 1956 he attended the Soviet [[Naval academy|Naval Academy]]. Upon his return, he served until 1961 as Deputy Chief of the People's Navy (Seestreitkräfte/Volksmarine) and as Chief of Staff of the People's Navy command.


In 1959, he married Irmgard Neukirchen, a mother of 6 children from a previous husband.
In 1959, he married Irmgard Neukirchen, a mother of 6 children from a previous husband.


He commanded the People's Navy (Volksmarine) from 1961 to 1963, while [[Wilhelm Ehm]] attended the Soviet Naval Academy. After Ehm's return, he served again as a Deputy Chief of the People's Navy and Chief of Staff of the People's Navy command until his retirement from active service on November 30, 1965. On March 1, 1964, he was promoted to Vice Admiral.
He commanded the People's Navy (Volksmarine) from 1961 to 1963, while [[Wilhelm Ehm]] attended the Soviet Naval Academy. After Ehm's return, he served again as a Deputy Chief of the People's Navy and Chief of Staff of the People's Navy command until his retirement from active service on 30 November 1965. On 1 March 1964 he was promoted to vice admiral.


After 1965, Neukirchen served as the President of East Germany's Directorate of Maritime and Port Industries. From 1965-67 he also served as the first chairman of the Football Club [[FC Hansa Rostock]].
After 1965, Neukirchen served as the President of East Germany's Directorate of Maritime and Port Industries. From 1965-67 he also served as the first chairman of the Football Club [[FC Hansa Rostock]].

Neukirchen died in 1986 in Rostock, GDR.


== Neukirchen's publications ==
== Neukirchen's publications ==
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== References ==
== References ==
* Klaus Froh, Rüdiger Wenzke: ''Die Generale und Admirale der NVA. Ein biographisches Handbuch.'' 4. Auflage. Ch. Links, Berlin 2000, ISBN 3-86153-209-3
* Klaus Froh, Rüdiger Wenzke: ''Die Generale und Admirale der NVA. Ein biographisches Handbuch.'' 4. Auflage. Ch. Links, Berlin 2000, {{ISBN|3-86153-209-3}}
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 14:50, 6 September 2023

Heinz Neukirchen
Born(1915-01-13)13 January 1915
Duisburg, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Died8 December 1986(1986-12-08) (aged 71)
Rostock, Bezirk Rostock, German Democratic Republic
Allegiance Nazi Germany
 German Democratic Republic
Service / branch Kriegsmarine
 Volksmarine
Rank Vizeadmiral
CommandsPeople's Navy (Volksmarine)
Battles / warsWorld War II

Heinz Neukirchen (13 January 1915 – 8 December 1986) was an officer of the Kriegsmarine in World War II, and a Vizeadmiral in the People's Navy (Volksmarine) of the German Democratic Republic as well as President of the East German Directorate of Maritime and Port Industries. He was the author of several maritime books.

Neukirchen was born in Duisburg, Germany, the son of a small farmer and vegetable dealer. After graduation from high school he worked an internship from 1931 to 1932, then one year as a freelancer for the Düsseldorfer News. Neukirchen began service in Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine in 1935. As a crewmember of the German cruiser Köln Neukirchen served in the Spanish Civil War and received the Spanish Cross.[1] From 1939 to 1940, holding the rank of a boatswain, he was a harbor protection commander. Following several warrant officer courses, Neukirchen served from 1943 to 1944 as a watch officer on a mine ship. In the last year of World War II, he was a Lieutenant and commander of Submarine chaser stationed in Norway. In addition to this duty he became a National-Socialist guidance officer in 1944[2] and served in 1945 as a battery commander of Naval infantry. From 1945 to 1949 he was in Soviet captivity.

He joined the National Democratic Party of Germany (NDPD) in 1949, and worked until 1950, as a manager of the NDPD political department in Mecklenburg. After one year he became the Deputy Chairman of the Board of the NDPD for the Berlin district.

Neukirchen joined the Main Administration Sea Police (Hauptverwaltung Seepolizei (HVS)) on 1 March 1951. From 1954 to 1956, Neukirchen was Chief of Staff of the Sea Police. He was appointed to the rank of rear admiral on 1 October 1952. In 1956 he attended the Soviet Naval Academy. Upon his return, he served until 1961 as Deputy Chief of the People's Navy (Seestreitkräfte/Volksmarine) and as Chief of Staff of the People's Navy command.

In 1959, he married Irmgard Neukirchen, a mother of 6 children from a previous husband.

He commanded the People's Navy (Volksmarine) from 1961 to 1963, while Wilhelm Ehm attended the Soviet Naval Academy. After Ehm's return, he served again as a Deputy Chief of the People's Navy and Chief of Staff of the People's Navy command until his retirement from active service on 30 November 1965. On 1 March 1964 he was promoted to vice admiral.

After 1965, Neukirchen served as the President of East Germany's Directorate of Maritime and Port Industries. From 1965-67 he also served as the first chairman of the Football Club FC Hansa Rostock.

Neukirchen died in 1986 in Rostock, GDR.

Neukirchen's publications

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  • Krieg zur See (Deutscher Militärverlag, Berlin 1966)
  • Handbuch Seeverkehr. Bd. 1 (1969)
  • Handbuch Seeverkehr. Bd. 2. Collective authors: Reinhold Dopatka u.a. Head Author: Günter Babst; (Editor) Reinhold Dopatka und Heinz Neukirchen (1970)
  • Handbuch Seeverkehr. Bd. 3. Head author: Gottfried Schulze; Lothar Uhlig; (Editor) Gottfried Schulze und Heinz Neukirchen (1970)
  • Seefahrt gestern und heute (Transpress, Berlin 1970)
  • "Häfen und Schiffe" (Transpress, Berlin 1974)
  • Piraten - Seeraub auf allen Meeren (Transpress, Berlin 1977)
  • "Geusen - Lieber ertrunken als gefangen" (Transpress, Berlin 1980)
  • "Klar vorn und achtern - Auf einem Schaukelpferd zum Rio de la Plata" (Transpress, Berlin 1983)
  • "Mit ungewissem Kurs" (Transpress, Berlin 1985)
  • Seemacht im Spiegel der Geschichte (Transpress, Berlin 1982)
  • Seefahrt im Wandel der Jahrtausende (Transpress, Berlin 1985)
  • Seelord Gerry oder Wiedersehen mit Afrika (Transpress, Berlin 1989)

His books have been translated into many languages.

References

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  • Klaus Froh, Rüdiger Wenzke: Die Generale und Admirale der NVA. Ein biographisches Handbuch. 4. Auflage. Ch. Links, Berlin 2000, ISBN 3-86153-209-3
  1. ^ Harry Waibel: Diener vieler Herren : Ehemalige NS-Funktionäre in der SBZ/DDR. Peter Lang, Frankfurt 2011 ISBN 978-3-631-63542-1
  2. ^ Siegfried Breyer, Peter Joachim Lapp: Die Volksmarine der DDR. Entwicklung – Aufgaben – Ausrüstung. Bernard & Graefe Verlag, Koblenz 1985, ISBN 3-7637-5423-7 (in German)
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Preceded by Chief of the Volksmarine - German Democratic Republic
1961–1963 		Succeeded by
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