Kuno von Meyer
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Kuno von Meyer
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| Born | 27 December 1913 Arnswalde |
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| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Unit | Panzer-Regiment 24 |
| Commands held | Panzer-Regiment "Coburg" |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Kuno von Meyer (27 December 1913 – 25 January 2010) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Panzer Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold on 10 January 1943 as Rittmeister in the 9./Panzer-Regiment 24[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 26 November 1944 as Major and commander of I./Panzer-Regiment 24[3]
- 795th Oak Leaves on 23 March 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzer-Regiment "Coburg" in the Panzer-Brigade 103[4]
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