Hermann von Wedel

Hermann von Wedel (27 July 1893 – 5 February 1944) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Wedel was wounded during the Battle of Narva and died in hospital in Dorpat, Estonia on 5 February 1944.

Hermann von Wedel
Born	27 July 1893 Magdeburg, German Empire
Died	5 February 1944(1944-02-05) (aged 50) Dorpat, Generalbezirk Estland, Reichskommissariat Ostland
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Years of service	1911–1919 1935–1944
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	10. Feld-Division (L)
Battles / wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other work	Police officer

Awards

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 June 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 590^[1]