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Gustav von Vaerst | |
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| Born | (1894-04-19)19 April 1894 |
| Died | 10 October 1975(1975-10-10) (aged 81) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Gustav von Vaerst (19 April 1894 – 10 October 1975) was a German general duringWorld War II.
He was the last commander of the5th 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.
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| Preceded by GeneralleutnantErwin Menny | Commander of15. Panzer-Division 9 December 1941 – 26 May 1942 | Succeeded by GeneralleutnantEduard Crasemann |
| Preceded by GeneralleutnantHeinz von Randow | Commander of15. Panzer-Division 25 August 1942 – 11 November 1942 | Succeeded by GeneralleutnantWillibald Borowietz |
| Preceded by GeneraloberstHans-Jürgen von Arnim | Commander of5th Panzer Army 28 February 1943 – 9 May 1943 | Succeeded by None (Surrender) |
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