Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar | |
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Born |
Frankfurt |
12 February 1899
Died | 27 November 1959 Bonn |
(aged 60)
Allegiance |
German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/branch |
Army Bundeswehr |
Years of service | 1914–22 1933–45 1956–59 |
Rank |
Oberst (Wehrmacht) Oberst der Reserve (Bundeswehr) |
Commands held | Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 |
Battles/wars |
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Relations | Rüdiger von Wechmar (son) |
Other work | Journalist |
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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.