Hans-Georg Leyser Military person

Hans-Georg Leyser (16 June 1896 – 18 April 1980) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 29. Infanterie-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans-Georg Leyser surrendered on 31 January 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 16, 1896
Birth place	Brandenburg , Poland
Date of death	April 18, 1980
Place of death	Germany , Hanover

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Stalingrad Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II Battle of Belgium Battle of France World War I
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	29. Infanterie-Division (mot.)
service start	1914
service end	1945