Gustav Von Vaerst
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Gender | Male |
---|---|
Death | 49 years ago |
Date of birth | April 19,1894 |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Born | Meiningen |
Germany | |
Date of died | October 10,1975 |
Died | Stockheim |
Germany | |
Battles and wars | World War II |
Service/branch | German Army |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1156155 |
Gustav Von Vaerst Life story
Gustav von Vaerst was a German general during World War II. He was the last commander of the 5th Panzer Army, which was trapped in Northern Tunisia, between 28 February and 9 May 1943. He surrendered with his army to the British and Americans and was held in captivity until his release in 1947.