Eberhard Thunert

Military Person

1899 – 1964

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Who was Eberhard Thunert?

Eberhard Thunert was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 1. Panzer-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Eberhard Thunert was captured by American troops in Austria in 1945 and was released in 1947.

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Born
Nov 22, 1899
Chełmża
Died
May 4, 1964
Wuppertal

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on July 23, 2013

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