Emil F. Reinhardt Military person

Emil Fred Reinhardt (October 27, 1888 – July 24, 1969), U.S. Army officer, who reached the rank of major general during World War II. He is most noted as a commanding officer of the 69th Infantry Division, which became a first unit to contact Soviet Army.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 27, 1888
Birth place	Detroit , Michigan
Date of death	July 24, 1969
Place of death	Texas , Fort Sam Houston

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award	Bronze Star Medal Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
military operations	Western Allied invasion of Germany Battle of the Bulge World War II World War I
military branch	United States Army
military command	VIII Corps XIII Corps 20px69th Infantry Division (United States) 69th Infantry Division 20px76th Infantry Division (United States) 76th Infantry Division
service start	1910
service end	1946