Helmut Bechler

Helmut 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.

Helmut Bechler
Born	(1898-06-02)2 June 1898 Grün, Kingdom of Saxony
Died	9 January 1971(1971-01-09) (aged 72)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	85th Infantry Division
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• German Cross in Gold on 19 December 1941 as Major in the I./Infanterie-Regiment 29^[1]
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 504^[2]