Hans Leistikow was a German general during the Second World War. Biography In August 1895, Hans Leistikow was born in Metz in Alsace-Lorraine. He fought during the First World War and made a military career in the German army. Senior Officer at the beginning of World War II, Leistikow participated in the battle of France. After various assignments, Hans Leistikow was appointed Feldkommandeur of Laval (Feldkommandantur 582) in June 1944. While German troops retreated in front of the victorious US Army, Leistikow was promoted to the grade of Generalmajor on 1 October 1944. He was captured shortly after. Hans Leistikow died in 1967, at Krautheim, Baden-Württemberg. Decorations Iron Cross of 1914, 1st and 2nd class Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords Wound Badge (1918) in Black Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg References Sources Die Generale des Heeres 1921–1945. External links Hans Leistikow on Das Lexikon der Deutschen Generale 1895 births 1967 deaths Military personnel from Metz People from Alsace-Lorraine German Army personnel of World War I Major generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht) Reichswehr personnel