Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment 261

[David M]

Hi guys!

I am looking for someone who might have a copy of:

Schwerin, C.v. und Schmidt, K.: Reserve-Infanter Regiment 261 (Garde Kriegsformation) in Ost und West, 128 S. Berlin, 1923.

Especially interested in Hauptmann Friedrich Freiherr von Diepenbroick-Gr?ter, Bataillonschef during the Masuren-Schlacht and the Verfolgung bis zum Bobr and his previous and afterward career. As well as mention of Louis M?ldner von M?lnheim, Compagniechef in the 6th Company of this Regiment from Dezember 1914-August 1915.

Thanks very much for any replies!

David M

[Glenn J]

Hi David,

Major Friedrich Freiherr von Diepenbroick-Gr?ter was born on the 8th of October 1869 at Wilhelmsh?he near Kassel, An Abiturient, he entered the 2. G.R.z.F. as a Fahnenjunker on the 23rd of April 1889.

19.11.89: Portepee-F?hnrich

2.9.1890: Sekonde-Lieutenant ohne Patent

20.9.90: Sekonde-Lieutenant

17.12.98: Premier-Lieutenant

19.12.05: Hauptmann

1.1.1906: Company Commander of 4./2. G.R.z.F.

19.8.14: Major

Died of wounds on the 16th of March 1915 at K?nigsberg in Preu?en.

Regards

Glenn

[David M]

That's great Glenn!

Interesting to see that he actually died of the wound inflicted when Louis had to take over command.

Regards,

David M.