Wilhelm Adam

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
BranchImperial German Army
Army (Wehrmacht)
Kasernierte Volkspolizei
National People's Army (NVA)
Service years1913–1958
RankOberst (Wehrmacht)
Generalmajor (NVA)
UnitXXIII Army Corps
Known forMember of the German People's Party from 1926 until 1929
ConflictsWorld War I

World War II

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

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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