Gerhard Wessel was President of the Federal Intelligence Bureau from May 1968 to December 1978. He previously served in the Reichswehr (1932–35) and Army, including the Foreign Armies East of Reinhard Gehlen during World War II. After the war, he was part of the Gehlen Organisation, and then the Bundeswehr (1956–1952).
- Occupation
- military personnel, lieutenant general
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Born
- December 24, 1913
- Died
- July 28, 2002
