Stephanus Biermann
| Stephanus Cornelis Biermann | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Chips |
| Born |
9 December 1918 Johannesburg |
| Died | 18 February 2003 (aged 84) Cape Town, South Africa |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa
|
| Service/branch |
 South African Navy
|
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
|
| Spouse(s) | May Biermann |
| Relations | Hugo Biermann (brother) |
Rear Admiral Stephanus Cornelis Biermann (9 December 1918 to 18 February 2003) is a former South African Navy officer.
Biermann's father, joined the Orange Free State postal service at the age of 12 and later joined the SA Railways and Harbours as a telegraphist.
Biermann was one of four children. His brothers Phillip and Hugo served on minesweepers during World War II. His brother Hugo reached the rank of Admiral in the South African Navy.
Before the outbreak of World War II he was a teacher at Highlands North High School in Johannesburg. This gave rise to his nickname "Chips" after the schoolmaster Mr Chips.
Biermann died at the age of 84 at a retirement home, Silvermine Village, near Cape Town.
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