Wilhelm Meyn
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Wilhelm Meyn (3 June 1923 – 4 May 2002) was a general in the German Air Force. During World War II, he served in the Luftwaffe and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. In 1956, he joined the Bundeswehr of West Germany and rose to the rank of Generalmajor, retiring in 1979.
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Born | 3 June 1923 Hamburg |
Died | 4 May 2002(2002-05-04) (aged 78) Hoppstädten-Weiersbach |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany West Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–45 1956–79 |
Rank | Oberleutnant (Wehrmacht) Generalmajor (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | StG 3, SG 3 Jagdgeschwader 72 "Westfalen" Jagdbombergeschwader 31 "Boelcke" |
Commands held | Jagdgeschwader 72 "Westfalen" Jagdbombergeschwader 31 "Boelcke" |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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