Hans Gaede
| Hans Gaede | |
|---|---|
 Hans Gaede during WWI | |
| Born |
19 February 1852 Kolberg, Hinterpommern, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died |
16 September 1916 (aged 64) Freiburg im Breisgau, Großherzogtum Baden |
| Allegiance |
.svg.png){kind=small} Prussia German Empire |
| Service/branch |
Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1870–1916 |
| Rank | General of Infantry |
| Commands held |
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| 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
- Iron Cross II Class (1870)
- Iron Cross I Class
- Pour le Mérite (25 August 1915)
References
- Hanns Möller: Geschichte der Ritter des Ordens pour le mérite im Weltkrieg, Band I: A-L, Verlag Bernard & Graefe, Berlin 1935
| 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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