Eberhard Thunert

Eberhard Thunert (22 November 1899 – 4 May 1964) 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.

Dates of Rank

 * Fahnenjunker (2 March 1918)
 * Leutnant (1 October 1920)
 * Oberleutnant (1 February 1927)
 * Hauptmann (1 April 1934)
 * Major (1 August 1938)
 * Oberstleutnant (1 November 1940)
 * Oberst (1 June 1942)
 * Generalmajor (1 January 1945)
 * Generalleutnant (1 May 1945)

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (18 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (14 May 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * 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
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (22 October 1944)