Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken | |
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Born | Brake | 25 June 1897
Died | 20 August 1985 Cologne | (aged 88)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Kriegsmarine |
Rank | Vizeadmiral |
Commands | Cruiser Admiral Scheer |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken (25 June 1897 – 20 August 1985) was a Vizeadmiral with the Kriegsmarine during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. From July 1944 to May 1945 he served as the final fleet commander of the Kriegsmarine.