Hans Gaede

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.

Hans Gaede
Born19 February 1852
Kolberg, Hinterpommern, Kingdom of Prussia
Died16 September 1916(1916-09-16) (aged 64)
Freiburg im Breisgau, Großherzogtum Baden
Allegiance North German Confederation
 German Empire
Service/branch Imperial German Army
Years of service1870–1916
RankGeneral 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/warsFranco-Prussian War
World War I
AwardsPour le Mérite

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

Awards


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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