Helmut Bechler
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Helmut Bechler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1898 |
| Died | 9 January 1971 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance |  German Empire Weimar Republic  Nazi Germany |
| Branch |  Imperial German ArmyFreikorps  Reichsheer German Army |
| Service years | 1915–1920 1934–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Unit | 16. Königlich Sächsisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 182 (1915–1918) |
| Commands | 173rd Infantry Regiment 504th Grenadier Regiment 85th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | ∞ 1925 Ilse Herrmann (1901–1984); 5 children |
| Other work | Merchant (1921–1934) |
Helmut Bernhard Franz Bechler (2 June 1898 – 9 January 1971) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 85. Infanterie-Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
- 10 June 1915: Fahnenjunker (Officer Candidate)
- 30 September 1915: Fahnenjunker-Unteroffizier (Officer Candidate with Corporal/NCO/Junior Sergeant rank)
- 3 December 1915: Fähnrich (Officer Cadet)
- 21 October 1916: Leutnant (2nd Liutenant)
- 31.12.1920: Charakter als Oberleutnant (Honorary 1st Lieutenant)
- 15 July 1934: Hauptmann with Rank Seniority (RDA) from 1 February 1934 (63)
- 31 March 1939: Major with RDA from 1 April 1939 (38)
- 18 January 1942: Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) with RDA from 1 February 1942 (183)
- 15 February 1943: Oberst (Colonel) with RDA from 1 December 1942 (60
- 16 February 1945 (telex date): Generalmajor (Major General) with effect and RDA from 30 January 1945
