Wilhelm Mink (pilot)
Wilhelm Mink | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1912 |
| Died | 12 March 1945 (aged 32) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Service years | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
| Unit | JG 51 EJG 1 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Mink (29 April 1912 – 12 March 1945) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.