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.

Awards and decorations

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