Lieutenant General Hans Joachim Friedrich von Sydow (13 May 1762 in Zernikow / Nordwestuckermark – 27 April 1823) was a Prussian officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He was honoured with a knighthood and the Blue Max (Pour le Mérite). He fought with distinction at Waterloo. References 1762 births 1823 deaths Prussian commanders of the Napoleonic Wars Recipients of the Pour le Mérite (military class) Lieutenant generals of Prussia