Hans Gaede

Hans Gaede

Hans Gaede during WWI
Born 19 February 1852
Kolberg, Hinterpommern, Kingdom of Prussia
Died 16 September 1916(1916-09-16) (aged 64)
Freiburg im Breisgau, Großherzogtum Baden
Allegiance  Prussia
 German Empire
Service/branch Imperial German Army
Years of service 1870–1916
Rank General of Infantry
Commands held
  • Festung Thorn
  • Infanterie-Regiment ,,von Winterfeldt” (2. Oberschlesisches) Nr. 23
  • 84. Infanterie-Brigade
  • 33. Infanterie-Division
  • XIV. Armeekorps - Stellvertrender KG
  • Armeeabteilung "B"
Battles/wars Franco-Prussian War
World War I
Awards Pour le Mérite

Hans Emil Alexander Gaede (19 February 1852 in Kolberg – 16 September 1916 in Freiburg im Breisgau) was a Prussian officer, and later General of Infantry during World War I.

He commanded Armee-Abteilung Gaede from the start of the War until his death. He was a recipient of Pour le Mérite.

Awards


References

    Military offices
    Preceded by
    New creation
    Commander, Armee-Abteilung B
    19 September 1914-3 September 1916
    Succeeded by
    General der Infanterie Erich von Gündell


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