Reinhard von Scheffer-Boyadel

Reinhard Gottlob Georg Heinrich Freiherr von Scheffer-Boyadel (28 March 1851 – 8 November 1925) was a general of the Imperial German Army during World War I, reaching the rank of General der Infanterie.

Early life and career Scheffer-Boyadel was born on 25 March 1851 in Hanau. In 1870 he volunteered for service in the Franco-Prussian War. Afterwards, in 1871, he became a lieutenant in the Prussian Army. He was ennobled in 1890 and became a baron in 1906. He was recalled to active service in the fall of 1914 and was given command of the newly organised XXV Reserve Corps which became a part of the 9th Army under August von Mackensen.

Later life and death He died on 8 November 1925 in Boyadel.