Erich Raeder military rank Konteradmiral
Seekadett (Sea cadet): 26 Apr 1894
Fähnrich zur See (Midshipman): 13 May 1895
Leutnant zur See (Sub-lieutenant): 25 Oct 1897
Oberleutnant zur See (Lieutenant): c. 1900
Kapitänleutnant (Lieutenant-commander): c. 1905
Korvettenkapitän (Commander): 15 Apr 1911
Fregattenkapitän (Senior commander): c. 1915
Kapitän zur See (Captain): 19 Nov 1919
Konteradmiral (Rear admiral): 1 Aug 1922
Vizeadmiral (Vice admiral): 1 Apr 1925
Admiral (Admiral): 1 Oct 1928
Generaladmiral (General admiral): 10 Apr 1936
Grossadmiral (Grand admiral): 1 Apr 1939Awards and decorations
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