Richard Reimann

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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * 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