Alfred-Hermann Reinhardt
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Alfred-Hermann Reinhardt (15 November 1897 – 15 January 1973) was a highly decorated German Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.[1]
Alfred-Hermann Reinhardt | |
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Born | (1897-11-15)15 November 1897 Affalterbach, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire |
Died | 15 January 1973(1973-01-15) (aged 75) Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1916–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 98th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords German Cross in Gold |
A veteran of both World Wars, Reinhardt began his career as Private during World War I and distinguished himself several times. He served with the Police units during the interwar period, before he was transferred back to the Army following Adolf Hitler's rise to power. Reinhardt held all field commands from Platoon to Divisional level and participated in combats mostly on Eastern and Italian Fronts.[1][2]