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
Born	16 June 1896
Died	18 April 1980(1980-04-18) (aged 83)
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Years of service	1914–1945
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	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]