About Hermann von Wedel
Lived 1893 – 1944 (aged 50). Hermann von Wedel was a military personnel.
Hermann von Wedel (27 July 1893 – 5 February 1944) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Wedel was wounded during the Battle of Narva and died in hospital in Dorpat, Estonia on 5 February 1944.
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 June 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 590
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Who was Hermann von Wedel?
German military personnel (1893-1944)
When was Hermann von Wedel born?
Hermann von Wedel was born on 27 July 1893 in Magdeburg.
When did Hermann von Wedel die?
Hermann von Wedel died on 5 February 1944 in Tartu.
What was Hermann von Wedel's occupation?
Hermann von Wedel was a military personnel.
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