Georg Arnold Karl von Kameke
(14.04.1817 - 12.10.1893)
place of birth:  Pasewalk, Pommern  (Pomerania)
Königreich Preußen:  Kriegsminister;  General der Infanterie

                          

Prussian War Minister and General der Infanterie who began his military career within the ranks of the Pioniere (combat engineers) and later served on the Prussian General Staff. He was awarded the Pour le Merite in September 1866 for distinguished service during the Austro-Prussian War. During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, he commanded the 14th Infantry Division which was considered the vanguard of the First Army. His contingent took part in the battles for Metz and Thionville, as well as the Siege of Paris. Kameke then served as Prussian War Minister from 1873 to 1883, replacing Count von Roon who had resigned due to poor health.