Eberhard Thunert

Eberhard Thunert (22 November 1899 – 4 May 1964) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 1st Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

• Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class
• Wound Badge (1918) in Black
• Iron Cross (1939)
• 2nd Class (18 September 1939)
• 1st Class (14 May 1940)
• Wound Badge (1939) in Gold
• 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
• Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary Commander's Cross on war ribbon and swords (1945)

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