Hans-Georg Leyser
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Born16 June 1896
Died18 April 1980 (aged 83)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy
Hans-Georg Leyser | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 June 1896 |
| Died | 18 April 1980 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 29th Motorized Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | 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.
