During his term as minister of war, from 21 January 1915 to 29 October 1916, he was critical of
Paul von Hindenburg and particularly his 'Arbeitspflichtprogramm' (forced labour program). Wild von Hohenborn promulgated the
Judenzählung on 11 October 1916 but did not remain in office long enough to implement it as on 29 October he was dismissed from the
High Command by
Wilhelm II at Hindenburg's request. He continued to serve in the field as commander of the
XVI Corps and retired on 3 November 1919 with the
character of a
General der Infanterie. ==Awards==