Wilhelm Adam

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.

For the German army officer who was a general in World War II, see Wilhelm Adam (general).
Wilhelm Adam
Born(1893-03-28)28 March 1893
Eichen, Hesse-Nassau, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Died24 November 1978(1978-11-24) (aged 85)
Dresden, East Germany
Allegiance German Empire
 Nazi Germany
NKFD
 East Germany
Service/branchArmy (Wehrmacht)
Kasernierte Volkspolizei
National People's Army (NVA)
Years of service1913–1958
RankOberst (Wehrmacht)
Generalmajor (NVA)
UnitXXIII Army Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other workNational Committee for a Free Germany
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