Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Obersturmfuhrer | Years of service 1939–1944 Name Adolf Reeb Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
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Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Wound Badge in Silver
Panzer Badge in Silver Died December 25, 1944, Manhay, Belgium Unit 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich | ||
Adolf Reeb (22 August 1920 – 25 December 1944) was an Obersturmfuhrer (First Lieutenant), in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Biography
Adolf Reeb was born on 22 August 1920 at Spirkelbach. He volunteered to join the SS and was posted to the Das Reich Division. He became a platoon commander in the 7th Company, 2nd SS Panzer Regiment and was awarded the Knight's Cross during the Ardennes Offensive.
Reeb was killed in action on 25 December 1944, at Manhay, Eifel, Belgium.
References
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