Richard Reimann
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.
Richard Reimann | |
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| Born | 2 November 1892 Minden |
| Died | 28 October 1970 (aged 77) Rottach-Egern |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} German Empire (to 1918).svg.png.webp){kind=small} Weimar Republic (to 1933).svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Prussian Army (1911–18) Reichsheer (1918–33) Army (1933–35) Luftwaffe (1935–45) |
| Years of service | 1911–45 |
| Rank | General der Flakartillerie |
| Commands held | 18. Flak-Division I. Flakkorps |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 287.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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