Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken

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Born(1897-06-25)25 June 1897
Died20 August 1985(1985-08-20) (aged 88)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Branch Kriegsmarine
Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken
Born(1897-06-25)25 June 1897
Died20 August 1985(1985-08-20) (aged 88)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Branch Kriegsmarine
RankVizeadmiral
CommandsCruiser Admiral Scheer
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsKnight'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.

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