Ian

Hi, I have had this postcard size drawing (Oskar Brush?) and have not been able to put a name to him. Any ideas? He looks a little like a younger Oberst Franz Hönigschmid, but I am pretty certin it is not him. Regards, Ian

1914 Schematismus (page 754) Karl Schücker, promotion to Hauptleut 1. Mai 1912 in 1 FKR überkomplett in k.k. Landwehr

Hi Sandro, The information relating to Oberstleutnant Ludwig Ritter von Eimannsberger can be found on page 92 (artilleriestab - Oberstleutnants und Majore), right hand column, 7th entry.

Mayer, Richard Feldmarschalleutnant (12 May 1915) Militärverdienstkreuz 2 klasse (KD) LO-R (KD) EKO-R3 Militärverdienstkreuz 3 klasse Kriegsmedaille Militärdienstabzeichen für Offizere 2 klasse Militärjubiläumskreuz Source: 1916 k.u.k. Rangliste

Eimannsberger, Ludwig Ritter von Oberstleutnant (1 May 1917) LO-R (KD) EKO-R3 (KD) Militärverdienstkreuz 3 klasse (KD) silber Militärverdienstmedaille bronzene Militärverdienstmedaille Karltruppenkreuz Militärjubiläumskreuz Source: 1918 k.u.k. Rangliste

HEILER, Karl Generalmajor d.R. Entered service: 1866 Reserve: 1906 EKO-R 3 MVK (KD) bronzene Militärverdienstmedaille am roten Bande Kriegsmedaille Militärdienstabzeichen für Offizere 3 klasse bronzene Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille Militärjubileekreuz Königlich preußisches Kronen-Orden 2 Source: 1914 Ruhestands-schematismus

Great photos and thank you for sharing them with me. Regrads, Ian

Thank you for the additional information. Chees, Ian

Between posting my question and receiving your reply I found the following information 'on-line': In 1913 the structure, organization and scope of activity of the military postal system was reorganized in Austria-Hungary as set out in the Dienstbuch E-47. According to this rulebook, the Imperial and Royal Feldpost was a ‘joint army institution’, the task of which was to convey all official and private post (letters, postcards, printed material, newspapers, commercial samples and parcels) between the army in the field and the home front. This seems to indicate that the military feldpost system was an actual Army function prior to the commencement of hostilities in 1914. Were civilian postal staff seconded to the Army to help run the feldpost service prior to the outbreak of war?

I recently came across the title description - Feldpostoberoffizial. I assume that the individual worked in the Feldpost section of one of the various army/groups etc. My question is: can some one enlighten me on the Feldpostoffizial 'rank' structure, and of course any ancillary information you may have, and be willing to share, on the Feldpost service will be gratefully received. I believe that these officals wore rosettes to indicate rank/level and that they also had the postal horn as their collar badge, but that is as much as I know. Cheer, Ian

Rittmeister Georg Freiherr von Washington (Ruhestands-Schematismus page 354), born in 1856 and ausser Dienst 1906.

Found this picture of Baron George von Washington (11 Uhlans) on the internet.

Lukasz A good point regarding the lack of 1898 Jubille Medal.

Hi, I am hoping that some on can put a name to the photo of the Feldmarschalleutnant. I have had the photo for some time and I have not been able to id him. Regards, Ian

It sold for US$6,600.....

I am looking for the information on the following Generalmajors and I am hoping that someone on this forum can help. Generalmajor Albert Langer Edler von Koningshoykt (last wartime position/command) Generalmajor Robert Rostock (last wartime position/command) Generalmajor Heinrich Herrmann (date of death) Regards Ian

Thank you for the additional information and photos.

Iver, Could you ask the grandson if he knows the date his grandfather passed away? I would like to update /add the information to my copy of 'Heldenwerk 1914-1918'. Additonally, could you also ask him if he is willing to share the picture he has of his grandfather with me? Thansk, Ian

I am delighted to be able to help.

Iver, Stabsfeldwebel Jan (Janos/Johann) Gallik Honved Infantry Regiment 16. GTM awarded 12 Nov 1915. Jan Gallik was a Feldwebel at the time of winning the GTM. Regrads, Ian

Iver, I have a copy of the book and will be happy to look up your GTM winner. Regards, Ian

Thank youf for the information on the book. Unfortunately I do not speak or read Hungarian, so the information this book contains would be lost on me.

Ecellent and thank you. You have filled in two mssing bits of (important) information for me.

Can anyone provide me with some information on the war time commands of these two gentlemen please? Feldzeugmeister (24 Aug 1914) Johann Freiherr von Friedel (14 May 1856–27 Aug 1928) (Titular) General der Infanterie (10 Aug 1917) Ottomar Friedrich Madlé von Lenzbrugg (07 Jan 1858-29 Dec 1945) Regards, Ian

Enzo, Leutnant in der Reserve Josef Farkas did win a Gold bravery medal - 1 Oct 1917. Perhaps, and this is big perhaps, he had his engraved 1st Class gilted after the war as a replacement piece?? Regards, Ian