1889-1959
MG Paul W. Baade served as Asst. Division Commander (1942) and Commander (1943-1945) of the 35th Infantry Division, landing the Division in Europe July 5-7, 1944. He led the 35th Division across Europe, and at the end of WW II his Division was the closest American or British unit to Berlin. Commissioned from West Point in 1911, he served with the 322nd Infantry in France during World War I. He later commanded the 16th Infantry prior to commanding the 35th Infantry Division. His decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart. He retired in September, 1946, and died in 1959.