About Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken
Lived 1897 – 1985 (aged 88). Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken was a German military officer.
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.
Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (1 July 1916) & 1st Class (30 December 1919) U-boat War Badge (1914) (October 1918)
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Who was Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken?
German admiral (1897–1985)
When was Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken born?
Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken was born on 25 June 1897 in Brake.
When did Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken die?
Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken died on 20 August 1985 in Cologne.
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Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken was a military officer.
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Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken was German.
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