Arthur Kobus (9 February 1879 – April 1945) was a German general during the Second World War. Biography Arthur Kobus was born on 9 February 1879, in Metz, Alsace-Lorraine. Kobus fought during the First World War, with the rank of Officer. He followed his career in the Reichswehr, then in the Heer, the German army. During the Second World War, Arthur Kobus served in many significant military assignments, and participated in a few military operations. He eventually attained the rank of Generalleutnant on 1 July 1942. In April 1945, General Kobus committed suicide in Berlin, rather than surrender to the Red Army. Decorations Eisernes Kreuz Sources Generale der Reichswehr und Wehrmacht mit K on lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de 1879 births 1945 deaths German military personnel who committed suicide Military personnel from Metz Lieutenant generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht) People from Alsace-Lorraine Reichswehr personnel Recipients of the Iron Cross (1914), 1st class Suicides in Germany