Eugen Beyer

Eugen Beyer (18 February 1882 in Pohrlitz (Moravia) – 25 July 1940 in Salzburg) was an Austrian Feldmarschalleutnant in the 1930s and Wehrmacht General of the Infantry during the early years of the Second World War.

From 1935 to 1938, Beyer was commander of the Bundesheer's 6th Division (stationed in Innsbruck). After the Anschluss he was incorporated into the Wehrmacht where he was given command of XVIII Corps, a post he held until shortly before his death. He was the most senior Austrian officer to transfer to the German Army.

Promotions 18 August 1902 Kadett 1 November 1903 Leutnant 1 November 1909 Oberleutnant 1 May 1913 Hauptmann 1 November 1917 Major 8 July 1921 Oberstleutnant 1 June 1924 Oberst (Title) 24 February 1926 Oberst (Rank) 30 September 1931 Generalmajor 22 December 1936 Feldmarschalleutnant 1 April 1938 General der Infanterie

Decorations & awards Iron Cross (1914), 2nd class Military Jubilee Cross 1848-1908 Military Merit Cross, 3rd class with war decoration and swords (Austria-Hungary) Order of the Iron Crown, 3rd class with war decoration and swords (Austria) Silver Military Merit Medal ("Signum Laudis") with swords (Austria-Hungary) Bronze Military Merit Medal ("Signum Laudis") with swords (Austria-Hungary) Austrian War Commemorative Medal with Swords Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria