Georg Jauer
| Georg Jauer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
25 June 1896 Lissen, German Empire |
| Died | 5 August 1971 (aged 75) Greven, West Germany |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany
|
| Service/branch | Army |
| Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Commands held | 20th Panzer Grenadier Division 25th Panzer Division Panzer Corps Großdeutschland |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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.
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