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. He commanded Army Detachment Gaede and was a recipient of the Pour le Mérite.

Hans Gaede
Born19 February 1852
Kolberg, Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia
Died16 September 1916(1916-09-16) (aged 64)
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden, German Empire
Allegiance North German Confederation
 German Empire
Service/branch Prussian Army
 Imperial German Army
Years of service1870–1916
RankGeneral of Infantry
UnitXIV Corps
Commands heldThorn Fortress
23rd Infantry Regiment
84th Infantry Brigade
33rd Division
Army Detachment Gaede
Battles/warsFranco-Prussian War
World War I
AwardsPour le Mérite
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