| Gustav von Vaerst | |
| Birth Date: | 19 April 1894 |
| Branch: | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank: | General der Panzertruppe |
| Battles: | World War I World War II |
Gustav von Vaerst (19 April 1894 – 10 October 1975) was a German general during World War II.
He was the last commander of the 5th Panzer Army, which was trapped in Northern Tunisia, between 28 February and 9 May 1943. He surrendered with his army to the British and Americans and was held in captivity until his release in 1947.
Iron Cross (1914)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross