Ernst Meiners

Dr. Ernst Meiners (13 June 1893 – 11 June 1959) was a highly decorated Generalmajor der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 February 1945)
 * German Cross in Gold (25 January 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1943 as Oberst der Reserve and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 161