Marcin L

I think it will be Wolfgang Kranefeld.

Thank you, Dave. I will show you the picture as soon as I have it - it is signed by his son.

Regards and - one again - thanks!

Marcin

Dear All,

I would appreciate any information about Georg Ernst Müller Kranefeldt. He was born in 1859, died 19139. I know he was with Jager Regiment zu Pferde Nr 5.

I hope to have a picture of him within few days (will share then!).

Kind regards,

Marcin

As can be seen from the WW-2 Soldbuch, he was awarded the EK 2 Spange in June 1941. I have contacted NARA with regards to obtaining a copy of his files (if they hold them) so if they have anything hopefully it will shed some light on when he won the EK II.

Would you please tell us more about obtaining such files? Is it necessary to prove any relations with a person we are researching? Any fees involved?

Thanks!

Alright, thanks! I will have to buy some more literature about canons.

Can we identify #70 here? I have no idea what kind of gun it is...

Hi Andy,

Great photo, indeed! I think that it covers more historical information about German officers, than any other I've seen before.

Kind regards,

Marcin

Well, how do you know? :-) I'd like to know how to research such details, that's why I am asking.

Thank you, Dave. That's what I was also looking for, a regiment.

Does anyone have the regimental history of IR134? Or any idea how he died in 1914 (natural reasons, or War, maybe?).

Regards!

Marcin

Thank you both. I can't locate any regiment located in Reichenbach, that's strange.

Hi.

I have new arrival just in front of me. Below is a scan.

I think it should be identifiable but of course I need your help here :-)

Kind regards!

Marcin

I guess it is a pre-war pass, as he is Jahreklasse 1908/10.

Green cover of the Militarpass is always (?) related to Jagers. Having more than 100 passes now, I have never seen such "Maschinengewehrtruppen" cover.

Very nice, indeed!

Dear All,

I have few aerial photographs like shown below.

Do you think it is possible to tell who exactly was an observer and a pilot of a plane that took below pictures?

That would be so nice.

Thanks and regards,

Marcin

Oh well, sharing a passion is always a pleasure.

I am glad you like the picture.

Regards,

Marcin

Next one. Dated 8 June 1917, France (I think).

Here is mine. I have no idea what's the name/model. But still, looks huge.

(click to enlarge please)

Very nice and helpful thread, thanks!

I don't own any postcards myself, yet, however I have found this interesting collection online:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/patriotic-ww1/sets/72157633377508473/

Regards,

Marcin

I just picked up mine from the post office. It is just great. Big format, fine pictures and interesting descriptions. Must have.

Regards,

Marcin

I have sent them an email regarding translation of the books.

I think that it should not be an exceptional effort to have it done as like you said- there isn't much text that would require special knowledge.

Kind regards!

Marcin

Hello!

IGB 21 was set-up may, 21st, 1917 through Stv.Gen.Kdo. XXI.AK.

Reinforcements through Ers.Abt./Feldart.Rgt.8

24.5.17-13.8.17: 4.Armee

14.8.17-30.9.17: 6.Armee

1.10.17-29.11.17: 4.Armee

30.11.17-3.12.17: 6.Armee

4.12.17-12.2.18: 2.Armee

8.2.18: 17.Armee

13.2.18-6.5.18: 17.Armee

7.5.18-14.6.18: Heeresgruppe Dt. Kronprinz

15.6.18-24.6.18: Feldartillerie Truppenübungsplatz Sébourg (Training ground)

25.6.18-9.8.18: Heeresgruppe Dt. Kronprinz

10.8.18-28.8.18: Feldartillerie Truppenübungsplatz Sébourg

29.8.18-5.9.18: Heeresgruppe Boehn

6.9.18: 18.Armee

Septm 18-Nov.18: 2.Armee

Since 22.11.18: 18.Armee

Short time-subcommands:

20.10.17-27.10.17: bav.10.Inf.Div.

16.12.17-2.2.18: bav.16.Inf.Div.

2.2.18-20.3.18: bav.16.Inf.Div.

Demobilization since jan. 1919 in Coswig by Feldart.Rgt.8

(Source: Handbuch der Verbände und Truppen des deutschen Heeres 1914-1918 - Feldartillerie, Band 2, Jürgen Kraus, Verlag Militaria)

I'd love to see Handbuch in English. Don't know why they didn't translate it.

Dear All,

Thank you for your help. I am creating the list of such books and will place it on my website soon.

I have two questions:

- is there any book that would describe all or most of German awards until 1918? It would be nice to have it in English. I have Neville's Medal Ribbons and Orders... but I am not sure if it covers all awards.

- second - I have birthday today (30!), what would you recommend to buy as a gift up to EUR150? It can be related to uniforms / awards or documents/pictures. I am thinking about http://www.militaria.at/Book.aspx?book=11916800&Language=de . It should be in English, I don't know German yet.

Regards!

Marcin

Dave,

I think this article is no longer copyrighted. Do you have it in .doc file? We could translate it into English then.

Regards,

Marcin

Mine is "dispatched"

Great awards, Dante.

Do you know what is the meaning of the date on each award? Is that the year of the contest or a Jahreclasse?

Regards,

Marcin