Along the way, on 23 March 1918, he was promoted to Hauptmann. Then the Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen was killed in action on 21 April; Reinhard succeeded to the Baron's command of Jagdgeschwader 1 (Fighter Wing 1) the next day.
Along the way, on 23 March 1918, he was elevated to Hauptmann. The Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen fell in combat on 21 April; Reinhard assumed command of Jagdgeschwader 1 (Fighter Wing 1) the following day.