Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar
German officer and Knight's Cross recipient
About Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar
Lived 1899 – 1959 (aged 60). Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar was a German journalist and soldier.
Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar (12 February 1899 – 27 November 1959) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst der Reserve in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class 1st Class Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class German Cross in Gold (16 January 1942) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 April 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 Knight of Honor of the Order of Saint John Italian silver medal "Al valore militare" (1942)
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Who was Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar?
German officer and Knight's Cross recipient (1899–1959)
When was Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar born?
Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar was born on 12 February 1899 in Frankfurt.
When did Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar die?
Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar died on 27 November 1959 in Bonn.
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Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar was a journalist and soldier.
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Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar was German.
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