Paul W. Baade
| Paul William Baade | |
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| Born |
April 16, 1889 Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Died | October 9, 1959 (aged 70) San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1911–46 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Service number | 0-3099 |
| Commands held |
 35th Infantry Division
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| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star (3) |
Paul William Baade (April 16, 1889 – October 9, 1959) was a highly decorated United States Army officer, with the rank of Major General. He is most noted as a Commander of 35th Infantry Division during World War II.
Paul William Baade was born on April 16, 1889 in Fort Wayne, Indiana as a son of Fred C. Baade and his wife Anna Paul. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York and graduated on June 13, 1911. He was commissioned a Second lieutenant on the same date. Many of his classmates became a general officer during World War II. For example: Charles P. Hall, William H. H. Morris, Jr., Raymond A. Wheeler, John P. Lucas, Herbert Dargue, Ira T. Wyche, Frederick Gilbreath, Gustav H. Franke, Philip B. Fleming, Thompson Lawrence, Joseph C. Mehaffey, Harold F. Nichols and James R. Weaver.
His war record before World War I include military service with 7th Infantry Regiment at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming, with 8th Infantry Regiment at Philippines or with 54th Infantry Regiment at Chickamaugua Park in Georgia.
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