Adolf Reeb

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Adolf Reeb
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Born 22 August 1920
Spirkelbach, Germany
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Killed in Action, Manhay, Eifel
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Flag of the Schutzstaffel.svg Waffen SS
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.

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