Eugen Meindl
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Eugen Meindl (16 July 1892 – 24 January 1951) was a German paratroop general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
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Eugen Meindl | |
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Born | (1892-07-16)16 July 1892 Donaueschingen, Grand Duchy of Baden, German Empire |
Died | 24 January 1951(1951-01-24) (aged 58) Munich, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 2nd Parachute Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Children | Wilhelm Meindl |
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