Herbert Rieckhoff

Herbert Rieckhoff (25 December 1898 – 30 November 1948) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Herbert Rieckhoff
Born	25 December 1898
Died	30 November 1948(1948-11-30) (aged 49)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Luftwaffe
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	Kampfgeschwader 30 Kampfgeschwader 2
Battles / wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 July 1941 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 2^[1]
• German Cross in Gold on 27 July 1943 as Oberst im Generalstab (in the General Staff) of Luftflotte 1^[2]