Emil F. Reinhardt

Emil Fred Reinhardt
Nickname(s)"Ducky"
Born(1888-10-27)October 27, 1888
West Bay City, Michigan, United States
DiedJuly 24, 1969(1969-07-24) (aged 80)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Buried
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1910–1946
Rank Major General
Service number0-2887
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands41st Machine Gun Battalion
20th Infantry Regiment
76th Infantry Division
XIII Corps
VIII Corps
69th Infantry Division
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze Star (2)
Signature

Major General Emil Fred Reinhardt (October 27, 1888 – July 24, 1969) was a senior United States Army officer. He is most noted during World War II as commander of the 69th Infantry Division, which became the first American unit to come into contact with units of the Soviet Red Army.