Colonel General Vitéz Gusztáv Jány (born Gusztáv Hautzinger; 21 October 1883 – 26 November 1947) was a Hungarian military officer during the Second World War who commanded the Hungarian Second Army at the Battle of Stalingrad. After the war, he was found guilty of war crimes and executed by firing squad. He was posthumously exonerated in 1993 by the Supreme Court of Hungary.

Awards and decorations

The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded March 31, 1943.

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Ján Pustay Funus.sk

Jány Gusztáv Dunaszerdahelyen Dunaszerdahelyi

Gusztav Jany Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

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Katonahalál Magyar Idők