Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar
| Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
12 February 1899 Frankfurt |
| Died | 27 November 1959 (aged 60) Bonn |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany
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| 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.
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