About Kurt Cuno
Lived 1896 – 1961 (aged 64). Kurt Cuno was a German military personnel.
Kurt Cuno (27 August 1896 – 14 July 1961) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 233d Reserve Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (27 May 1916) & 1st Class (20 August 1916) Wound Badge in Black (30 June 1918) & in Silver (19 March 1942) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (1 July 1941) & 1st Class (10 July 1941) Panzer Badge in Silver (18 August 1941) Eastern Front Medal (25 August 1942) German Cross in Gold on 14 January 1942 as Oberst with Panzer-Regiment 39 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1942 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Regiment 39
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Who was Kurt Cuno?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Kurt Cuno born?
Kurt Cuno was born on 27 August 1896 in Zweibrücken.
When did Kurt Cuno die?
Kurt Cuno died on 14 July 1961 in Munich.
What was Kurt Cuno's occupation?
Kurt Cuno was a military personnel.
What nationality was Kurt Cuno?
Kurt Cuno was German.
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