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.
During his travels, on 23 March 1918, he was promoted to Hauptmann. The Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen lost his life in combat on 21 April; Reinhard took over as commander of Jagdgeschwader 1 (Fighter Wing 1) the following day.