Franz Reuß

Franz Reuß (17 April 1904 – 5 June 1992) was a general in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in July 1944. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold on 21 August 1942 as Oberstleutnant i.G. (in the general staff) in the Stab/IV. Flieger-Korps
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 July 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of the 4.Flieger-Division