World War II August Schmidt (3 November 1892 – 17 January 1972) was a German general who commanded the 10th Panzergrenadier Division during World War II.

He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.

Schmidt surrendered to the Red Army in April 1945.

Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.

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