Eugen Meindl Military person

Eugen Meindl (16 July 1892 – 24 January 1951) was a highly decorated German Fallschirmjäger and general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 16, 1892
Birth place	Grand Duchy of Baden , Donaueschingen
Date of death	January 24, 1951
Place of death	Germany , Munich

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	World War II Battle of Crete World War I
military branch	Luftwaffe
service start	1912
service end	1945