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Oberst Erich Krebs (PLM): If you can add anything, that would be great. Thanks!

Gentlemen, this is what I have for Friedrich Wilhelm Erich Krebs, any additions or corrections would be great, especially WWI decorations. I am sure, I am missing several: ?? Fahnenjunker ?? Portepee-Fähnrich (Officer Cadet) 18 January 1891 Sekondeleutnant (2nd Lieutenant) 18 April 1899 Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant) 18 July 1905 Hauptmann (Captain) 19 July 1913 Major 15 July 1918 Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) 9 April 1920 Retired mit dem Charakter als Oberst (Honorary Colonel) Prussian Centenary Medal 1897 (Zentenarmedaille) Mecklenburg Order of the Griffon (Großherzoglich Mecklenburgischer Greifenorden), Knight's Cross with the Crown (MG3mKr) Red Eagle Order (Roter Adlerorden), 4th Class Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with the Crown (BMV4mKr) Prussian Long Service Cross for 25 years (Königlich Preußisches Dienstauszeichnungskreuz) Iron Cross (1914), 2nd and 1st Class Oldenburg Friedrich-August-Kreuz, Second and First Class (OK1) Gallipoli Star (Eiserner Halbmond; TH) House Order of Hohenzollern, Knight's Cross with Swords (HOH3⚔) Pour le Mérite on 23 December 1917 as Major and Commander of the Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment 27/54. Infanterie-Division Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen 1918) in Mattweiß (Silver)

Could that be the V. Armeekorps (Posen) instead of the VI. Armeekorps? Thanks! Do you know if he started his career in the 7. Rheinisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 69? Or rather in the Infanterie-Regiment „Graf Barfuß“ (4. Westfälisches) Nr. 17?

I just read this: "Rechtsritter des Kgl. Preuß. Haus-Ordens von Hohenzollern, Inhaber des Herzgl. Braunschweig. Verdienstkreuzes, des k. k. Österreich. Militär-Verdienstkr. 3. Kl. mit der Kriegs-Dekorationm, Rechtsritter des Kgl. Bulgarischen Tapferkeits-Ordens 4. Kl." ... could one of these be the ribbon in question? Brunswick, 2nd or 1st Class? Bulgarian Order of Bravery, WWI or WWII?

Three Tapferkeits-Offiziere: Ludwig Streil received the Military Merit Cross (Bavaria), 3rd Class with the Crown and Swords (BMVK3.mKr⚔/BM5c.mKr⚔) on 11 September 1914, the Bavarian Bravery Medal (Military Merit Medal) in Gold (BMVM1/BgMV) on 1 December 1914, the Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen 1918) in Gold and the Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with Swords (BMV4⚔/BM4⚔) on 3 March 1919, among other awards. Ferdinand Hipper received the Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with Swords (BMV4⚔/BM4⚔) on 8 November 1918. Nikolaus Puhl (1893–1954), received the Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with Swords (BMV4⚔/BM4⚔) on 12 May 1918, he would later become lord of the manor in Landenham near Munich on the Austrian border and Lieutenant Colonel of the Wehrmacht. I imagine all three received the NCO AND the officer Leiberring? Thanks!

Unbelievable, Dave, thanks so much! His father, Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Hanstein (b. 23 September 1861), died in the Henriettenstift in Hanover on 4 March 1900 in Hanover from heart failure after an abdominal operation.Maybe his mother, Anna Wilhelmine Lina Theodora, née Happe, married again. This explains so much. About the awards, maybe you could help me out: I have the Kgl. Bayer. Militär-Verdienstorden, 4. Klasse mit Schwertern on 12 September 1917 (Verordnungs-Blatt des Königlich Bayerischen Kriegsministeriums, July to December 1917, p. 2365), could this be right, or am I confusing something? Thank you! Is it possible, he had the Beobachterabzeichen before that? Thanks!

I searched the topic for Ludwig Hanstein resp. Georg Hermann Ludwig Hanstein (1892-1918) but with no results. Apparently Prussian, is said to have joined the Fliegertruppe c. end of 1915 (before that?), transferred to Bavarian units in May 1916 (Vizefeldwebel?), was commissioned as Leutnant (der Reserve?) in c. September 1917 and fell on 21 March 1918 during aerial combat (ace with 16 victories or Luftsiege). Aerodrome website states he had the HOH3X. Does anyone know when awarded? Any other career dates would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! P.S.: Seeing how often he is mentioned in the Bavarian Verordnungsblätter, I can hardly imagine him serving in the Prussian Army. Maybe his family moved from Sudwalde (Kreis Sulingen, Province of Hanover, Kingdom of Prussia) to Bavaria when he was a child (after the death of his father, Pastor Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Hanstein, in 1900? Internet has 20 sources, but they could all be referencing one wrong source?!

This is great, thanks so much!

Gentlemen, after many hours of research (thanks to Glenn and the Verordnungs-Blätter), I have found out a few things, but I still do not know if pilot or Beobachter (any help appreciated) : Hans von Euler-Chelpin completed his mandatory military service as a one-year volunteer (Einjährig-Freiwilliger) with the Königlich Bayerisches 1. Feldartillerie-Regiment „Prinzregent Luitpold“ from c. 1890 to 1891. At some time making Vizewachtmeister? On 27 November 1914 with Patent from 18 August 1914, he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant of the Reserves. On 26 October 1916, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant of the Reserves with Patent from 27 September 1916. In the winter of 1916–1917, he took part in a mission to the Ottoman Empire (Deutsche Militärmission), a German ally during World War I, to accelerate the production of munitions and alcohol. In 1917, he returned to the front. On 16 March 1918, he received a new Patent as Oberleutnant d. R. from 19 May 1915. On 30 June 1918, he was promoted to Hauptmann (Captain) of the Reserves. Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with Swords on 15 January 1915 Iron Cross (1914), 2nd Class on 4 February 1915 (sadly couldn't find a 1st Class) Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with the Crown and Swords on 30 August 1918 Norblad Ekstrand Prize from the Swedish Chemical Society in 1927 Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1929 Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer Goethe Medal for Art and Science (Goethe-Medaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft) in 1943 Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Great Cross with Star (Knight Commander's Cross)

Yes, he is very well known, BUT his military career is sparsely publicized. I'll take everything you have. Thanks! Oh well, I tried your tip, registered as a guest, was quite easy, but then of course they only let me see names, nothing else. Even for a free trial they need credit card or PayPal, I have neither.

Gentlemen, I read Hans Karl August Simon von Euler-Chelpin (b. 1873) served as a Einjährig-Freiwilliger (1891/92) with the Bavarian artillery. In WWI, he served again with the artillery, transferring to the Fliegertruppe in 1915, finally Hauptmann der Reserve. Does anyone have any exact information about promotions and especially decorations. He served for a time in the Ottoman Empire (Deutsche Militärmission). I am having problems finding out, if he was a pilot or Beobachter. I would be very thankful for any typ of information about his military career. A picture in uniform? I don't have that much hope. 😉

Phantastic additions, Dave, thank you! One question about Patent Nr. 10: I am reading 9 March, am I reading it wrong? Source: Verordnungs-Blatt des Königlich Bayerischen Kriegsministeriums, 1902, Beilage 2, p. 57 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015062987725&seq=533

This is what I have now been able to put togehther: Fahnenkadett (Kadetten-Korps) 22 July 1885 Portepee-Fähnrich (Officer Cadet) 7 March 1887 Second-Lieutenant (2nd Lieutenant) 24 March 1895 Premier-Lieutenant (1st Lieutenant) 9 March 1902 Hauptmann (Captain) 20 September 1910 Major with Patent from 28 October 1909 (27 a) Royal Order of Francis I (Kingdom of the Two Sicilies), Knight's Cross 2nd Class (Sic.Fr.3b/ScF3b) on 18 August 1891 Jubiläumsmedaille für die Armee on 12 March 1905 Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class Bavarian Long Service Cross (Königlich Bayerisches Dienstauszeichnungskreuz), II. Class for 24 years (BDK2/BD2) on 21 July 1909 Red Eagle Order (Roter Adlerorden), 4th Class (PrA4/RAO4), permission to accept and wear on 8 September 1909 Highest recognition expressed (Allerhöchste Anerkennung) by Prince Luitpold in the name of the King of Bavaria for the extraordinary achievements of Euler's company in shooting training on 27 October 1909 Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with the Crown on 30 December 1913

That is a good queston, but the Verordnungs-Blatt des Königlich Bayerischen Kriegsministeriums 1916, suppl. Jul-Dec, p. 3844 only states RAO2 with swords. 1917 and 1918 do not state crown or star.

Thanks so much, Glenn! Many greetings, Andreas

Gentlemen, can anyone help out with a birthdate and first name(s) of said Bavarian Major Euler? Thank you!

We will probably never know. Here a small extra: Walter Rudolf Junker (12 March 1895 – 21 June 1980), son of Otto Junker and Anna Karoline, née Morat. I was not able to find out if he was married or had children.

I thought, I saw a picture with the Spange to his EK II, but this is not on the list. Let me add: This site has his promotion date as Oberleutnant zur See on 14 May 1921, but Rangliste 1922 states 7 January 1920 ... maybe patent or RDA? Thanks!

I was hoping for a SEK3, or at least a SEK 4, but the Ranglisten der Deutschen Reichsmarine strangely only have the EK 2 and 1 listed.

Neither can I, thanks anyway!

Good evening, Dave! In this picture, Folttmann (far right) is wearing a grand cross star. I read on AHF this should be the GC of the Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria) ... but I really can't make it out. Do you have any information about this? Thanks!

Thank you, Glenn! I knew nothing of the Verordnungs-Blatt until I read your post from Saturday. Now it is already valuable for my research. Here is what I have on Walter ...

Another really nice one, Dave! https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=268015&p=2441169&hilit=Golden%2C+Hans+Ernst#p2441169

Gentlemen, I would, as always, be thankful for any additions / corrections: ??? Fahnenjunker 18 February 1892 Portepee-Fähnrich (Officer Cadet) 28 March 1893 Second-Lieutenant (2nd Lieutenant) 13 September 1901 Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant) 12 October 1906 Hauptmann (Captain) without Patent ... Patent received on 26 October 1907 3 November 1914 Major 27 December 1920 Charakter als Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) China Commemorative Medal (China-Denkmünze) in steel for non-combatants Military Merit Order (Bavaria), Knight's Cross 2nd Class (BMV4) Prinz-Regent-Luitpold Jubiläums-Medaille with the Crown Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with the Crown and Swords (BMV4a⚔) Iron Cross (1914), 2nd and 1st Class ... 1st Class on 28 March 1916 (gazetted in May 1916) Bavarian Long Service Cross (Königlich Bayerisches Dienstauszeichnungskreuz), II. Class for 24 years (BDK2/BD2) Golden Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1918 (Goldene Hochzeits-Erinnerungsmünze) Crown Prince Rupprecht Medal in Bronze on 18 May 1925 Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords

Chris, do you have a first name and birthdate for Major Euler? Thanks!