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Georg Jauer

1896 – 1971

German general

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Lived 1896 – 1971 (aged 75). Georg Jauer was a German military officer.

Georg Jauer (25 June 1896 – 5 August 1971) 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 with Oak Leaves.

At the outbreak of World War II Jauer served as a staff officer and regimental commander. In April 1943 he was appointed commander the 20th Motorized Infantry and 20th Panzer Grenadier Division and took part in the Battle of the Kamenets-Podolsky pocket. He then led the 25th Panzer Division at the Battle of Kiev. On 12 March 1945 he took command of the 'Panzer Corps Großdeutschland' with which he surrendered.

Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class and 1st Class Wound Badge (1914) in Black Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (2 July 1941) and 1st Class (20 July 1941) German Cross in Gold on 19 December 1941 as Oberst in Artillerie-Regiment 29 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 4 May 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 20. Panzergrenadier-Division Oak Leaves on 10 February 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 20. Panzergrenadier-Division

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German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves; Clasp to the Iron Cross; German Cross; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georg Jauer?

German general (1896-1971)

When was Georg Jauer born?

Georg Jauer was born on 25 June 1896 in Lisewo.

When did Georg Jauer die?

Georg Jauer died on 5 August 1971 in Greven.

What was Georg Jauer's occupation?

Georg Jauer was a military officer.

What nationality was Georg Jauer?

Georg Jauer was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georg Jauer

· Wikidata: Q3657781

· DBpedia: Georg Jauer

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