Hans-Georg Leyser | |
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Born | 16 June 1896 |
Died | 18 April 1980 | (aged 83)
Allegiance |
German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 29th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans-Georg Leyser (16 June 1896 – 18 April 1980) was a general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 29. Infanterie-Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Leyser surrendered on 31 January 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad.
Hans-Georg Leyser | |
---|---|
Born | 16 June 1896 |
Died | 18 April 1980 | (aged 83)
Allegiance |
German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 29th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans-Georg Leyser (16 June 1896 – 18 April 1980) was a general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 29. Infanterie-Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Leyser surrendered on 31 January 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad.