Theodor Freiherr von Wrede
| Theodor Freiherr von Wrede | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 November 1888 Wandsbek, Hamburg |
| Died |
30 March 1973 (aged 84) Bonn |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1907–44 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Battles/wars |
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Theodor Freiherr von Wrede (November 3, 1888 – March 30, 1973) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Wrede retired from active service in 1944.
Awards
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class & 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (26 December 1941)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 February 1942 as Generalleutnant and commander of 290. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 367.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Max Dennerlein |
Commander of 290. Infanterie-Division 8 June 1940 - 19 September 1940 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Helge Auleb |
| Preceded by General der Infanterie Helge Auleb |
Commander of 290. Infanterie-Division 14 October 1940 - 1 May 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Conrad-Oskar Heinrichs |
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