Pirch handed over the command of II Corps to Prince Augustus of Prussia. After the end of the war Pirch was promoted to lieutenant general and received a gift of 4,000 thaler and multiple awards, including the Order of the Red Eagle 1st class with oak leaves and the Russian Order of St. George 3rd class. He retired in 1816 as increasing deafness made him unfit for service. Pirch died in Berlin on 3 April 1838. Assessment Prussian general August von Nostitz characterized Pirch as a leader better suited for lower level commands, where he would properly carry out his orders, and would not be required to act independently taking into account circumstances and greater goals. References Bibliography 1763 births 1838 deaths Prussian commanders of the Napoleonic Wars Military personnel from Magdeburg Lieutenant generals of Prussia Burials at the Invalids' Cemetery Recipients of the Pour le Mérite (military class) Recipients of the Iron Cross (1813) Recipients of the Order of St. George of the Third Degree Recipients of the Order of St. Anna, 1st class Grand Officiers of the Légion d'honneur Prisoners of war held by France