Georg von Majewski

Georg Andreas Julius von Majewski
Born(1888-11-30)30 November 1888
Scharnau, German Empire
Died6 May 1945(1945-05-06) (aged 56)
Plzeň, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany (to 1945)
Branch Reichsheer
Reichswehr
Wehrmacht
Years of service1908–1945
RankGeneralleutnant (Lieutenant General)
UnitPionier-Bataillon Nr. 23
CommandsMilitary Commander of Plzeň
Pionier Battalion No. 6
Battles / wars
Awards
Iron Cross (1914), 1st Class

Iron Cross (1914), 2nd Class
Bavarian Military Merit Order, 4th Class with Swords
Gallipoli Star (Iron Crescent)
Ottoman Imtiyaz Medal with Swords
Ottoman Liyakat Medal with Swords
War Merit Cross, 1st Class with Swords
War Merit Cross, 2nd Class with Swords
Anschluss Medal
Honour Cross for Combatants
4 Years Service Award
12 Years Service Award
18 Years Service Award
25 Years Service Award

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Georg Andreas Julius von Majewski (30 November 1888 – 6 May 1945) was a German general during World War II who served in both world wars and attained the rank of Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General). He is most known for his role as the final German commander of Plzeň during the closing days of the war.