Adolph von Asch zu Asch auf Oberndorff

Adolph Freiherr  von Asch zu Asch auf Oberndorff (October 30, 1839 – February 18, 1906) was a Bavarian Lieutenant General and War Minister from June 5, 1893 to April 4, 1905. He was born and died in Munich.

Biography
Asch joined the Cadet Corps of the Bavarian army. In 1859 he was advanced to the rank of an Unterleutnant and took part in the Austro-Prussian War. In 1870 he became Second Adjutant of General Ludwig von der Tann and participated in the Franco-Prussian War. In 1879 he was transferred to the Bavarian War Ministry. After his time as War Minister after 1893, he was retired in 1905.

Awards

 * Knight cross of the Order of Saint Hubertus