About Eberhard Thunert
Lived 1899 – 1964 (aged 64). Eberhard Thunert was an American and German military officer.
Eberhard Thunert (22 November 1899 – 4 May 1964) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 1st Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class Wound Badge (1918) in Black Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (18 September 1939) 1st Class (14 May 1940) Wound Badge (1939) in Gold German Cross in Gold (24 January 1943) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 1 February 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 1 Panzer-Division Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary Commander's Cross on war ribbon and swords (1945)
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Who was Eberhard Thunert?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1899–1964)
When was Eberhard Thunert born?
Eberhard Thunert was born on 22 November 1899 in Chełmża.
When did Eberhard Thunert die?
Eberhard Thunert died on 4 May 1964 in Wuppertal.
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Eberhard Thunert was a military officer.
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Eberhard Thunert was American and German.
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