Richard Reimann | |
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Born | 2 November 1892 Minden |
Died | 28 October 1970 Rottach-Egern |
(aged 77)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Deutsches Heer (1911–1918) Reichswehr (1918–1933) Heer (1933 - 1935) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
Years of service | 1911–1945 |
Rank | General der Flakartillerie |
Commands held | 18. Flak-Division I. Flakkorps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Richard Reimann (2 November 1892 – 28 October 1970) was a highly decorated General der Flakartillerie in the Luftwaffe 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. Richard Reimann was captured by American forces on 8 May 1945. He was later handed over to Soviet forces and held until 1955.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by General der Flakartillerie Walther von Axthelm |
Commander of I. Flakkorps 20 December 1941 - 2 April 1942 |
Succeeded by Generaloberst Otto Dessloch |
Preceded by None |
Commander of 18. Flak-Division 10 April 1942 - 9 March 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Prinz Heinrich Reuss |
Preceded by Generaloberst Otto Dessloch |
Commander of I. Flakkorps June 1943 - 2 May 1945 |
Succeeded by General der Flakartillerie Walther von Axthelm |