Reinhart Reche

Reinhart Reche (13 December 1915 in Kreuzburg–3 March 1993 in Bad Godesberg) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (7 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (23 July 1942)
 * U-boat War Badge (1939) (9 September 1941)
 * U-boat Front Clasp (2 November 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (17 March 1943)
 * Cross of Merit on Ribbon (27 August 1973)