Adolf Wild von Hohenborn
Adolf Wild von Hohenborn Prussian Minister of War In office 21 January 1915 – 29 October 1916 Monarch Wilhelm II Prime Minister Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg Preceded by Erich von Falkenhayn Succeeded by Hermann von Stein Personal details Born 8 July 1860 Kassel, Electorate of Hesse Died 25 October 1925 Profession military officer Awards Pour le Mérite Order of the Red Eagle House Order of Hohenzollern Order of the Griffon (Mecklenburg) Order of the Crown (Württemberg) Military service Allegiance German Empire Years of service 1880–1922 1917–18 (Ottoman Army) Rank General of the Infantry (German Army) Battles/wars First World War Heinrich Adolf Wild von Hohenborn (8 July 1860 – 25 October 1925) was a German officier of the Prussian Army, Generalleutnant during the First World War. From 21 January 1915 to 29 October 1916 he also served as minister of war. He retired 3 November 1919 with the character as General der Infanterie. Life During his term as minister of war, he was critical ...