Adolf Reeb
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Born | 22 August 1920 Spirkelbach, Germany |
Died | 25 December 1944 Killed in Action, Manhay, Eifel | (aged 24)
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Years of service | 1939–1944 |
Rank | Obersturmführer |
Unit | 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Wound Badge in Silver Panzer Badge in Silver |
Adolf Reeb (22 August 1920 – 25 December 1944) was an Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant), in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Biography
Adolf Reeb was born on 22 August 1920 at Spirkelbach. He volunteered to join the SS and was posted to the Das Reich Division. He became a platoon commander in the 7th Company, 2nd SS Panzer Regiment and was awarded the Knight's Cross during the Ardennes Offensive.[citation needed]
Reeb was killed in action on 25 December 1944, at Manhay, Eifel, Belgium.
References
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
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