Paul W. Baade
Paul William Baade | |
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| Nickname | "Baby Paul" |
| Born | April 16, 1889 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 9, 1959 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1911–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3099 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 35th Infantry Division 16th Infantry Regiment |
| Conflicts | World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Major General Paul William Baade (April 16, 1889 – October 9, 1959) was a highly decorated United States Army officer. An alumnus of the United States Military Academy (USMA) alumni and veteran of World War I and World War II, he is most noted as one of the four wartime commanders of the 35th Infantry Division during the latter conflict.
Baade distinguished himself during his service in the Battle of Normandy in mid-1944, where he received several decorations for bravery and leadership. He later led his division during the siege of Bastogne and in combat in the Netherlands.