Herbert Rieckhoff (25 December 1898 - 30 November 1948) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 5 July 1941 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore KG 2 (Kampfgeschwader 2). The medal was awarded for his leadership of Kampfgeschwader 2 during its operations flying night raids against England as well as its missions in the Balkans. Above all he was recognized for his leadership of this unit in the East, specifically during the encirclement operations at Grodno and Smolensk, the advance to Schlüsselburg and the fighting at Lake Ilmen.
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