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Marcin, The first document is an award to Sister Franziska Zilla in Hannover. It is "signed" by the presidnet of the Ordens Commission Graf Kanitz. The second is an award to Ratsdiener Franz Louis Mädler from Reichenbach i.W. and is "signed by Friedrich August The third is to Herrn Hugo Schroeder and is signed by Admiral Ludwig von Schröder Andy
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Herrn Louis Becker, Göttingen … erfülle ich die traurige Pficht, Ihnen von dem >>> Ihres Sohns Heinrich Mitteilung zu machen. In den schweren Kämpfen von 17.09.1918 bei Nancy (??) hat er infolge Artillerie Volltreffers sein Leben seinem Vaterlande opfern müssen. Leider was es trotz ??? nicht möglich seine Leiche zu bergen, da das Gefechtsfeld aus taktischen Gründen dem Feinde überlassen werden müsste. Die Kompanie betrauert auf ... den Verlust dieses tapferen Soldaten und guten Kameraden. >>>>>> Der Gott möge Ihnen in Ihren ... beistehen Feldwebel Mr. Louis Becker,. I fulfill my sad duty to inform you of the death of your son Heinrich. In the heavy fight near Nancy (not sure) on 17.09.1918, he sacrificed his life for his Fatherland. He was killed by an direct hit from artillery. Despite (every effort???) it was not possible to recover his body, as the battle field had to be left to the enemy for tactical reasons. The company mourns the loss of this brave soldier and good comrade. May God be with you in your ..... Sergeant Major
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While researching the career of an officer who served in the East Asian Expedition Corps from 1901-1904, I found an entry in the 1904 Militär Wochenblatt that shows him receiving the "kaiserlich chinesische Erinnerungs Medaille 1st class" after he returned home. (Imperial Chinese Commemorative Medal) Obviously, this medal does not appear in the Ranglisten and I am wondering if any member can provide an image of this medal or any details on it. Thanks, Andy
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Christophe, Moritz Ernst Louis Borßdorf had a commission as a Sek.Lt. of 19.07.1865, Prem.Lt. 01.01.1872 and Rittm. 23.07.1875. He left the saxon army on 29.09.1883 as an squadron commander in HR 19. The 1883 saxon Rangliste shows him having the VR1.KD and EK2. He received the "Charakter" as a Major on 10.10.1883. He died 25.06.1896. Andy
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Chris, Given the language used, I tend to believe he was suffering from some ailment rather than wounds. Based on the EK citation, he sounds like a very strong leader, and a Landwehr regiment could use a good BC just like any other unit. A transfer after cutting his teeth in IR 143 to "share the wealth" is a good possibility. Andy
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EK 1870 Researching an 1870 EK awardee
arb replied to dond's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Don, No one by that name on the 1877 list- 1st, 2nd or 2nd class on white ribbon. It could be that he had already died by that date. Do you have any additional information such as unit? Also, are you certain of the spelling? A Feldwebel Friedrich August Liesow (IR 20) was awarded the EK1. Andy -
Chris, Here is some initial information which may help others find more. In 1914, he was a Lt. d.L. I assigned to Landw. Bez. Colmar. He was promoted Lt.d.R. d. IR 169 on 18.08.1902. At some point, he transferred to the Landw. I. Aufg. He was promoted Oberlt. on 08.11.1914 and then to Hptm. on 26.01.1916. It is interesting to note that when he was promoted Hptm. he was assigned to IR 143. This point may be one well suited for more research. Andy
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That is Gustav Ernst von Roerdanz. He retried from the army on 21.04.1911 as a Major and battalion commander in Inf R. 137 and in 1913 was living in Wiesbaden. He was born 28.07.1863, entered the army on 16.04.1881 in IR 111 from the corps of cadets. He served as a company commander in Füs. R. 35 from 1896-1899 then transferred to the Haupt Kadettenanstalt 1899-1902, then was a company commander in Gren. R. 109 1902-1906 and then on to Inf. R. 70 as a major attached to the staff before a transfer to IR 137 and retirement. He was recalled at the outbreak of the war and was a battalion commander in Landwehr Inf. R. 81 (02.08.14-28.12.1914) at the time this postcard was written. He served as commander of four Ersatz battalions between 10.03.15 and 01.06.17 before moving to the consulate in den Haag. On 11.11.17 he was put in charge of the "Postzentrale d. stellv. Gen. St." He died in December 1923 in Hamburg. Andy
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Chris, Es gibt nicht viel... 28.04.18 EK 2 erhalten 15.06.18 Liste 1: unter der in Kriegsgefangenschaft befindlichen und jetzt in Holland untergebrachten Angehörigen der Schutztruppe 15.11.18 in der Liste 2 der bisher in Holland untergebrachten und jetzt als Austauschgefangene zurückgekehrten Angehörigen der Schutztruppe. Andy
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Chris, Ich habe die Jahrgänge 1918-1920. Was oder wen suchst Du? Andy
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Sandro, He was born 12.05.1868 in Castell (Unterfranken) and died 08.07.1939 in Hochburg-Ach. He was married to Amalie Prinzessin zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg. After attending Gymnasium, he voluntarily joined the 1. Ulan. R. as a Fähnrich on 19.08.1886. He became Adjutant of the IV. Armee Insp. on 19.09.1900. He was promoted Oberst on 11.10.1914 and Gen. Maj. in 1918 (sorry, no exact date). Andy