About Ernst Meiners
Lived 1893 – 1959 (aged 65). Ernst Meiners was a German military personnel.
Ernst Meiners (13 June 1893 – 11 June 1959) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1943 as Oberst der Reserve and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 161
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernst Meiners?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1893-1959)
When was Ernst Meiners born?
Ernst Meiners was born on 13 June 1893 in Berlin.
When did Ernst Meiners die?
Ernst Meiners died on 11 June 1959 in Berlin.
What was Ernst Meiners's occupation?
Ernst Meiners was a military personnel.
What nationality was Ernst Meiners?
Ernst Meiners was German.
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