| Theodor Freiherr von Wrede | |
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| Born | November 3, 1888 |
| Died | 30 March 1973 (aged 84) |
| Place of birth | Wandsbek, Hamburg |
| Place of death | Bonn |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1907–1944 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Theodor Freiherr von Wrede[a] (November 3, 1888 – March 30, 1973) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Theodor Freiherr von Wrede retired from active service in 1944.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1914)
- in Black
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- Demyansk Shield
- 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]
Footnotes
- a Regarding personal names: Freiherr is a former title (translated as Baron), which is now legally a part of the last name. The female forms are Freifrau and Freiin.
References
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 367.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). 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 (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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| Military offices | ||
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| 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 |
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 290th Infantry Division | ||
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| Artillerie-Regiment 290 |
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1 Oak Leaves and Swords with the 329th Infanterie-Division. 2 Knight's Cross with Grenadier-Regiment 501, Oak Leaves with Grenadier-Regiment 503. 3 Oak Leaves with Grenadier-Regiment 686 (336th Infanterie-Division). This along with the ? (question mark) indicates doubt regarding the veracity and formal correctness of the listing. | ||
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