| Paul Freiherr von Hauser | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 April 1911 Graz, Austria |
| Died | 1 April 1999 (aged 87) Vienna, Austria |
| Allegiance | First Austrian Republic (to 1938) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1930–1945 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Commands held | Panzer Lehr Division |
| Battles/wars |
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Paul Freiherr von Hauser[a] (24 April 1911 – 1 April 1999) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Paul Freiherr von Hauser was captured by American forces in the Ruhr Pocket.
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Oberst Rudolph Gerhardt |
Commander of Panzer Lehr Division September 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Fritz Bayerlein |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Horst Niemack |
Commander of Panzer Lehr Division 4 April 1945 - 15 April 1945 |
Succeeded by None |