Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar
German officer and Knight's Cross recipient
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| Intro | German officer and Knight's Cross recipient | |
| Places | Germany | |
| was | Journalist | |
| Work field | Journalism | |
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| Birth | 12 February 1899, Frankfurt | |
| Death | 27 November 1959Bonn (aged 60 years) |
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Biography
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.
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
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 355.