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Wilhelm Adam | |
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Born | Eichen, Hesse-Nassau, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire | 28 March 1893
Died | 24 November 1978 Dresden, East Germany | (aged 85)
Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany NKFD East Germany |
Service | Army (Wehrmacht) Kasernierte Volkspolizei National People's Army (NVA) |
Years of service | 1913–1958 |
Rank | Oberst (Wehrmacht) Generalmajor (NVA) |
Unit | XXIII Army Corps |
Battles / wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | National Committee for a Free Germany |
Wilhelm Adam (28 March 1893 – 24 November 1978) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. Following the German surrender after the Battle of Stalingrad, he became a member of the National Committee for a Free Germany. Adam later served in the National People's Army of East Germany.