Generalleutnant Theodor Freiherr von Wrede (1888-1973)

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Generalleutnant Theodor Freiherr von Wrede (1888-1973)

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Theodor Hubertus Ferdinand Maria Josef Freiherr von Wrede
*03.11.1888 Wandsbek
+30.03.1973 Bonn [?]

Vater: Ferdinand Freiherr von Wrede, Rittmeister
Mutter: Pauline Freiin von Wrede, geb. Vedona
12.07.1922 Heirat mit Irene von Schorlemer
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Thanks, askropp.


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† 30.03.1973 in Bonn [Sterberegister des Standesamtes Bonn I Nr. 812/1973]

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Post by graveland » 24 Aug 2017, 20:53

Thanks, Jake.

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Post by Igor Karpov » 06 Nov 2018, 13:56

A photo of him.

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Thanks, Igor.

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 15 Dec 2019, 04:53

Hi, on https://unithistories.com/officers/bio/german/HeerW.htm his full name is Theodor Josef Maria Ferdinand Hubert Freiherr von Wrede. Which one is correct?

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Post by Nicolas7507 » 15 Dec 2019, 12:37

Here is a great photo of him.
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Post by Shakar » 04 Jan 2021, 12:48

Hi. Can anyone tell what's the 2nd medal from the left (left from Hanseatic Cross Hamburg) and the badge next to Wound Badge? The neck decoration is HouseHohen? Many thanks
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Post by Stauffenberg II » 04 Jan 2021, 13:02

Sure, the 2nd medal from the left is the OK2.

Großherzogtum Oldenburg: Friedrich August Kreuz 2. Klasse

The neck order is Hungarian. The first (left) three awards at the bar EK2, OK2, Hansestadt Hamburg Hanseatic Cross.

On the breast below are the higher degrees: EK1 and OK1, as well as wound badge in black 1914-1918.

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Post by Kriegsmarine Großadmiral » 04 Jan 2021, 13:04

Shakar wrote:
04 Jan 2021, 12:48
Hi. Can anyone tell what's the 2nd medal from the left (left from Hanseatic Cross Hamburg) and the badge next to Wound Badge? The neck decoration is HouseHohen? Many thanks
2nd medal: Oldenburg Friedrich-August Cross 2nd Class with „Vor dem Feinde“ Clasp
Badge next to the Wound Badge: Oldenburg Friedrich-August Cross 1st Class
Neck decoration: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of Kingdom of Hungary
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Post by Shakar » 04 Jan 2021, 13:07

Thank you both!!!
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Post by Shakar » 01 Nov 2021, 13:16

+ DKiG Wrede Freiherr von, Theodor, 26.12.1941, Gen.Lt., Kdr. 290. Inf.Div.
PS: My earlier post here made me laugh :D
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Post by Stauffenberg II » 17 Feb 2023, 08:40

His name needs to get amended. According to the official birth register of Wandsbek 1888 - deriving his name from his father´s name - his correct name is:

Freiherr von Wrede-Melschede (Theodor Joseph Maria Ferdinand Hubert)
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Post by Rossano » 17 Feb 2023, 15:25

Hello Stauffenberg
Interesting. But is it possible that he later changed his name in v.Wrede only ? So read all the many lists I have with him
Besides, I checked my names lists (for rolls T77) and I found an Olt./Hptm. v.Wrede-Melschede but who in other sources is listed as v.Wrede only too

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