Hans-Georg Leyser
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 | |
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| Born | 16 June 1896 |
| Died | 18 April 1980 (aged 83) |
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| 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 |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 May 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 51 (mot.) [1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 237.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Generalmajor Max Fremerey |
Commander of 29. Infanterie-Division (mot.) 25 September 1941 - 31 January 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Walter Fries |
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