Kurt Cuno

Kurt Cuno (27 August 1896 – 14 July 1961) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 233. Reserve-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. Kurt Cuno was captured by Allied troops in 1945, and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (10 July 1941)
 * Panzer Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (14 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1942 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Regiment 39