Richard Reimann

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Years of service 1911–45		Name Richard Reimann
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany Rank General der Flakartillerie Battles/wars World War IWorld War IIInvasion of PolandBattle of FranceEastern Front Died October 28, 1970, Rottach-Egern, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War I, Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Eastern Front, World War II Service/branch German Army (1911–1918) Commands held 18. Flak-Division, I Cuerpo Antiaereo

Richard Reimann (2 November 1892 – 28 October 1970) was a General der Flakartillerie in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise successful military leadership.

Reimann surrendered to the American forces on 8 May 1945 and was later handed over to Soviet forces. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations

German Cross in Gold (1 August 1942)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 April 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 18. Flak-Division

References

Richard Reimann Wikipedia

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