Georg Haus

Georg Haus (16 September 1895 – 16 April 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Georg Haus was killed on 16 April 1945 near Pillau, East Prussia during the Zemland Offensive. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (17 September 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (26 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 55