Richard Eichler

Richard Karl Eichler (3 April 1903 – 31 January 1943) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Richard Eichler was killed on 31 January 1943 and was posthumously promoted to Oberst on 15 February 1943.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (18 October 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 January 1943 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 212