Karl H. Timmermann | |
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| Born | June 19, 1922 Frankfurt, Germany |
| Died | October 21, 1951 (aged 29) Aurora, Colorado, United States |
| Place of burial | 39°38′50″N 105°02′42″W / 39.64722°N 105.04500°W |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 & 1947–1951 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Service number | 0-1311343 |
| Commands | Company A (Able), 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, Combat Command B, 9th Armored Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Karl Heinrich Timmermann (June 19, 1922 – October 21, 1951) was an American soldier and army officer.
Timmermann gained fame as the first U.S. Army officer to cross the Rhine River in Germany during World War II. He directed the assault across the bridge, helped remove explosive charges, and survived the German Army's attempt to demolish the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen on March 7, 1945. He also saw action in the Korean War.