Rudolf von Eichthal was an officer, writer, and musician, whose wife was Theresia Kreutzbruck of Lilienfels. His military career took him to various parts of the monarchy and he served during World War I in the General Staff. In 1914-15 he was Chief of Staff of the Tyrolean defense, from 1916-18 he led the Corps section South Tirolia, and in 1918 he served in Russia and the Balkans, receiving multiple war decorations. Von Eichthal described the old Austrian soldier’s life in novels and short stories, especially the novel The Kreuzberg by which he was first discovered. From 1919-36 he was a member of the Stage Orchestra of the State Theater, and was founder, director and longtime conductor of the trumpet choir at the Federal Theatre.
Austria