Theodor Freiherr von Wrede

Theodor Freiherr von Wrede
Born 3 November 1888
Wandsbek, Hamburg
Died 30 March 1973(1973-03-30) (aged 84)
Bonn
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1907–1944
Rank Generalleutnant
Battles/wars

World War I
World War II
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.

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Awards and decorations

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References

Citations
  1. ^ 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
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