Wilhelm Meentzen | |
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Born | 19 March 1915 |
Died | 8 May 2001 | (aged 86)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Kriegsmarine German Navy |
Years of service | 1934–45 1956–74 |
Rank | Vizeadmiral |
Commands held | Zerstörer 3 (D172) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Meentzen (19 March 1915 – 8 May 2001) was a German admiral in the Bundeswehr. He commanded the destroyer Zerstörer 3 (D172), formerly USS Wadsworth (DD-516), from October 1959 until January 1961. During World War II, Meentzen commanded Kriegsmarine torpedo boats and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.