Georg Haus
German General (1895-1945)
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Georg Haus (16 September 1895 – 16 April 1945) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Haus was killed on 16 April 1945 near Pillau, East Prussia during the Soviet Zemland Offensive. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
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| Born | 16 September 1895 |
| Died | 16 April 1945 (aged 49) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant (Posthumously) |
| Commands | 17th Infantry Division 50th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | Zemland Offensive † |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 55[1]
