R.I.R 180

[dond]

Who was the Regimental Commander at the start of the war?

The unit history says it was Oberst v. Lind and normally I would go with that but the CDR was wounded in late August (officially replaced 1 Sep) so he does not feature much in the history which was written in 1920.

On this site he is listed as Oberst v. Linck: http://www.militaerpass.net/26rd.htm

So who is correct?

[arb]

Don,

Otto von Linck assumed command of Inf. R. 180 (there was no RIR 180) on 27.01.1913. As you note, he was wounded (lost a leg) and was replaced on 1 Sep 1914.

Andy

[dond]

Thanks. Did he have a son in the same regiment?

[arb]

Not that I can find.

[dond]

This is the guy: V.Feldwbl. Linck Wilh 2./180 I. Rgt.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Don,

As you note, he was wounded (lost a leg)

Andy

So we have Von Lind, von Linck and Von Limp.....