Robert von Mettler

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Robert Heinrich Mettler , von Mettler since 1871 (* July 24, 1819 in Artern , † November 15, 1890 in Wiesbaden ) was a Prussian lieutenant general .

Life

origin

Robert was the son of the chief bailiff Heinrich Rudolf Mettler († 1848) and his wife Friederike, née Leuckart († 1824).

Military career

Mettler attended the training institute in Nordhausen and the secondary school in Erfurt . After graduating, he joined the 38th Infantry Regiment of the Prussian Army as a musketeer on October 21, 1837 and advanced to secondary lieutenant by the end of July 1840 . He came to the 8th Jäger Department for one year on October 1, 1847 and was transferred to the 8th Jäger Battalion on November 21, 1848 after his return. During the suppression of the March Revolution , he fought in Iserlohn and in Baden near Ludwigshafen , Philippsburg, Wiesental and Waghäusel .

Mettler was promoted to captain by mid-June 1854 and on October 1, 1854, he was assigned to the 25th Infantry Regiment for one year . On January 12, 1855 he was appointed company commander . At the beginning of May 1860 he was assigned to the 28th Combined Infantry Regiment, from which the 6th Rhenish Infantry Regiment No. 68 emerged on July 1, 1860 . Here Mettler worked as a company commander until June 5, 1861. He was then promoted to major in the 2nd Rhenish Infantry Regiment No. 28 and on October 23, 1862 appointed commander of the 2nd battalion. On December 6, 1874 he became the commander of the Fusilier Battalion, which he led in 1866 during the war against Austria at the Elbarmee and in the battles at Hühnerwasser and Münchengrätz . Mettler was promoted to lieutenant colonel on September 20, 1866 and was awarded the Order of the Red Eagle, IV class with swords. After the war he was appointed commander of the 8th Rhenish Infantry Regiment No. 70 on July 14, 1868 and promoted to colonel on July 23, 1868 .

During the Franco-Prussian War he took part in the siege of Metz and the fighting at Buchy, Amiens and the Hallue . Awarded both classes of the Iron Cross , Mettler was elevated to the hereditary Prussian nobility on June 16, 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I because of his bravery demonstrated in the war .

First Mettler was commissioned on February 18, 1873 with the command of the 31st Infantry Brigade , on March 8, 1873 appointed commander of this large unit and on March 22, 1873 promoted to major general. Under awarding of the character as a lieutenant general and the Red Eagle II. Class with oak leaves and swords on rings Mettler was on September 15, 1876 board for disposition made.

He died on November 15, 1890 in Wiesbaden.

Major General von Glümer wrote in his assessment in 1870: “Has understanding. Character, science and military education. Service knowledge and pleasing forms. He is quick in decision-making and movement, acts with tact on his officer corps, trains his regiment tightly. He already leads the same in the brigade association with certainty and documents good use of the latter in the field as well as appropriate use of the various weapons. He maintains the independence of his subordinates and endeavors to ensure good additions to the officer corps. Many young people are accepted - as far as you can judge from here, without blame. The results will be evident soon. His off-duty behavior and social life are a happy stimulus for his officer corps. Will be suitable for onward transport. "

family

Mettler married Mathilde Kalthoff (1827-1889) on November 24, 1849 in Neuwied. The couple had several children:

  • Karl (* 1850), Prussian captain
  • Emma (* 1852) ⚭ 1873 Theodor Karl Friedrich Röchling, captain
  • Heinrich (* 1855)
  • Max (1858–1864)

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personal data
SURNAME Mettler, Robert von
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Mettler, Robert Heinrich (until 1871)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Prussian lieutenant general
DATE OF BIRTH July 24, 1819
PLACE OF BIRTH Artern
DATE OF DEATH November 15, 1890
Place of death Wiesbaden