Wilhelm Adam
German politician (1893–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the German army officer who was a general in World War II, see Wilhelm Adam (general).
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.
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Born | (1893-03-28)28 March 1893 Eichen, Hesse-Nassau, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 24 November 1978(1978-11-24) (aged 85) Dresden, East Germany |
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 |
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