Erhard Bühler

General Erhard Bühler (born 20 January 1956) is a retired officer of the German Army, and the former Director General for Planning German Ministry of Defence in Berlin, Germany. He was the commander of KFOR, from September 2010 to September 2011.[1] He led approximately 5000 troops, although the number declined during his tenure as the security situation in Kosovo improved.[2] In 2004, Bühler had led the Bundeswehr contingent of KFOR in Prizren.[3] Bühler commanded Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum from 31 March 2019 to 22 April 2020.

Erhard Bühler
Erhard Bühler in 2017
Born (1956-01-20) 20 January 1956
Aichach, Bavaria, Germany
Allegiance Germany
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1976–2020
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands heldFederal Ministry of Defence (Germany), Kosovo Force, Commander Joint Warfare Centre

Personal life

Buhler was born in Aichach, Bavaria and grew up in Regensburg. He is married and has a son.

References

  1. "German General Erhard Buhler, new commander of KFOR, talks to journalists after change of command ceremony, September 1, 2010". Atlantic Council. 2010-12-10. Archived from the original on 2012-03-30. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
  2. "KFOR's Buhler: no crisis in democratic elections". 2010-12-11. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
  3. "glassrbije.org - Erhard Buhler 15th commander of KFOR". 2010-12-10. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
Military offices
Preceded by
Generalmajor Markus Bentler
Commander of 10th Panzer Division (Bundeswehr)
29 July 2009 - 4 June 2013
Succeeded by
Brigadegeneral Johann Langenegger
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