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Born | Tallinn, Kreis Harrien, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire | 1 February 1890
Died | 8 May 1942 Ussollag, Perm Oblast, Soviet Union | (aged 52)
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Years of service | 1907–1917 Russian Imperial Army 1918–1940 Estonian Army |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Cross of Liberty (Estonia) Order of Lāčplēsis Order of the White Star |
Other work | Minister of War |
Nikolai Reek VR I/2, VR II/2, VR II/3 (born Nikolai Bazykov; 1 February [O.S. 20 January] 1890 in Tallinn, Governorate of Estonia – 8 May 1942 Ussollag, Perm Oblast, Soviet Union) was the Estonian military commander during the Estonian War of Independence.
In 1910, he graduated from Chuguyev Military Academy. He participated in World War I, in 1917 graduated Imperial Nicholas Military Academy. Reek joined Estonian units in 1917 and was Chief of Staff until dissolution of these units. After that he organized the Defence League in Virumaa. In Estonian Liberation War Reek was firstly commander of 5th regiment at Viru Front, in January 1919 he became Chief of Staff of 1st Division, in April he became Chief of Staff of 3rd Division. Reek played important role in winning war against Baltische Landeswehr. In September 1919 he achieved the rank of colonel and served as Chief of Staff of Viru Front. After war Reek repeatedly served in positions of Chief of Staff, Minister of Defense and Commander of 2nd Division. At 1938 Reek was promoted to lieutenant general. In 1941 Soviet occupation authorities arrested Reek imprisoned in Usollag and the following year executed him.[1]
Reek is recipient of the Latvian military Order of Lāčplēsis, 2nd class.[2]
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[edit]- Nikolai Reek
- Ülo Kaevats et al. 2000. Eesti entsüklopeedia 14. Tallinn: Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus, ISBN 9985-70-064-3
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