Jenő Major (born Jenő Majer; 6 August 1891 – 13 January 1972) was a Hungarian military officer, who served as the last Commander of the Hungarian Second Army during the Second World War.
He attended the Ludovica Academy, he was commissioned as an infantry lieutenant in 1912. He took part in World War I. He graduated from the military academy between 1923, then served in various staff positions, and until 1938 was a teacher of military history at Ludovica Academy. Between 1938 and 1940, he was department head at the Ministry of Defense and was promoted to Major general. Between 1941–1944 he was the commander of the 1st Armored Division, in 1943 he was appointed Lieutenant general.
From the Arrow Parties takeover, he became the commander of the 2nd Army, as Colonel general. After the destruction of his Army, he became Inspector-General of the Hungarian Army in Germany from 1 December 1944. He avoided extradition to Hungary and lived the remainder of his life in West Germany.
Awards and decorations
1st rowOrder of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary Commander's Cross with Star on war ribbon with swordsOrder of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary Commander's Cross on civilian ribbonOrder of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary Officer's Cross on civilian ribbonOrder of the Iron Crown (Austria) 3rd Class with war decoration and swords2nd rowMilitary Merit Cross 3rd Class with war decoration and swordsSilver Military Merit Medal on war ribbon with swordsBronze Military Merit Medal on war ribbon with swordsHungarian Bronze Military Merit Medal on war ribbon3rd rowKarl Troop CrossWound Medal (Austria-Hungary)Hungarian World War I Commemorative MedalLong Service Crosses for Officers 2nd class4th rowTransylvania Commemorative MedalLower Hungary Commemorative MedalMobilization Cross 1912/13Order of the Crown of Italy Officer's Cross5th rowGrand Cross of the Order "For Military Merit" on war decorationBadgeKnight's Cross of the Iron CrossBadgeBadge of the Order of Vitéz
Works Emléktöredékek - Visszaemlékezés az 1944. március és 1945. július közötti háborús eseményekre, Petit Real, Budapest, 2000.
References Magyar Életrajzi Lexikon [www.generals.dk/general/Major/Jëno/Hungary.html Generals.dk]