Wilhelm Meentzen
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Born19 March 1915
Died8 May 2001 (aged 86)
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
West Germany
Nazi Germany 
West GermanyService / branch Kriegsmarine
German Navy
German Navy
Wilhelm Meentzen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 March 1915 |
| Died | 8 May 2001 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Service | Kriegsmarine German Navy |
| Years of service | 1934–45 1956–74 |
| Rank | Vizeadmiral |
| Commands | 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.
