Years of service 1915–45 | Name Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken | |
Born 25 June 1897Brake ( 1897-06-25 ) Battles/wars World War IWorld War IIOperation Wunderland Commands held German cruiser Admiral Scheer Unit SMS Freya, SM U-80, SM U-117 |
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.
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