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Dave,

We can only speculate as to the source of the error. Thankfully, we have enough solid sources to confirm his first name(s).

As for Karl Vahlkampf, all the Stammliste says is "02.08.10 aus d. Dienste entlassen." I do not recall ever seeing a reason for an officer being tossed out of the army. Perhaps they considered it bad form.

This IR 111 Stammliste and supplement goes through 04. Jan 1914. I'll be happy to assist filling in the Jubilee list. Just let me know what you need.

Andy

Dave,

"Die Mecklenburgischen Ärzte von den ältesten Zeiten bis zur Gegenwart", veranstaltet von Dr. med. Axel Wilhelmi, Eduard Herberger's

Hofbuchdruckerei, Schwerin, 1901 lists his full name as Carl Heinrich W e r n e r, as does the 1912 IR 111 Stammliste.

The DOA can only be a misprint. The other Ob. St. Arzt named Thiele in 1905 was Otto. He was the Leibarzt of Herzog Ernst I. von Sachsen-Altenburg at the time.

Andy

He received the Grand Cross on 07.05.1918.

From "Der Kgl. Sächs. Militär St. Heinrichs-Orden 1736-1918", Georg Richter, 1964 Reprint by Verlag Wolfgang Weidlich, Frankfurt a.M. of the 1937 original. Page 71

andy

Rainer Stahel went on to become a Luftwaffe Gen.Lt. I think Chris is getting at his service as a Finnish officer from late Feb 1918-1934, in both an active and reserve status.

He was commander of the Finnish JB 27, 2. Jäg. R. and Jäg. Brig. 3, as well as a division chief of staff during the last year of the war and later a Schutzkorps commander. He remained a Finnish reserve officer until December 1934. Not many men "enjoyed" such a varied military career as this man.

Andy

rhines,

Have a look at post #10 from a topic discussed here last summer. It should give you an idea of the process used to

determine the individuals involved.

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/59138-unknown-paymaster/

More to your question, I used the annual Army lists (Rangliste) and the weekly publication "Militär Wochenblatt"

The keys for me were the Guard star, the year and names. As they were not nobles, my first assumption was train.

A quick check of the 1894 Army list revealed the two officers in the reserve of the Guard Train Batl.

My knowledge of swords themselves is very limited, so, thank you very much to piekenier for his assistance in that regard.

Andy

This is a presentation sword from Tiessen to Lekebusch, both of whom were commissioned as Sec.Lts. in the Reserve of the Guard Train Batl, Tiessen on 18.04.1893 and Lekebusch on 15.07.1893. Sorry, no first name for either one.

I believe that they both were one-year volunteers together and completed their stints in 1892- a fitting occasion for an exchange of swords.

Lekebusch left the army on 16.11.1910, having been promoted at some point to Oberlt. and transferred to the Landwehr.

Andy

I think the best very rough translation (at least for an American) is a high school final report card. Of course, this is not literal, but the US school system was and remains much different than the German system.

Looking at the various subjects he is graded on religion, German, Latin, Greek, French, Hebrew, math, physics, ?? and geography and gymnastics, it is clear he received a "classical" education in what was once called a grammar school.

No matter how one translate it, it is final evaluation from school.

Andy

All,

I have a correction to make. the information I gave for Wilhelm actually applies to Walther. Here is the correct info for Wilhelm:

At mobilization, he was a member of the administration of the Kriegs Akademie. Not certain what he did between Aug 1914 and October 1916, but on 03.10.1916 became commander of Infantry regiment 176 and held that position until February 1918. He was promoted to LTC on 22.03.1918.

Apologies for the error.

Andy

Jens,

That's the man! Where on ancestry did you find that???

Thanks,

Andy

It seems to me he was an Austrian 1st Lieutentant in the air service. I've found a nice English-language site created by fellow GMIC member moderator Glenn J. with additional photos and information, but I am, for some reason, unable to paste any information into this response

Andy

I have his full date of birth but not his date of death. Do you happen to have that information?

Andy

In May 1914 he was a Major and Railway Line Commandant in Munster (responsible for coordinating military rail traffic in his area of responsibility).

At mobilization, he became commander of the 1st Batl. Reserve Infantry Regiment 55. I have no other information on his wartime assignments.

On 30.08.1919 he retired from the army as a colonel (promoted on 18.12.1917) with permission to wear the uniform of infantry regiment 91, which he wore continuously since entering the army in 1885 until assuming command of the battalion in RIR 55.

Andy

Gents,

He was a "diensttuender Flügeladjutant" from 24.11.1892-23.02.1895. He remained a Flügeladjutant while a squadron commander in Drag. R. 25 from 23.02.1895-10.09.1897.

Andy

Andy,

That's a great photograph. I believe it shows the staff of the 54. Reserve Division. Hptm. Edlemann was the 1. Gen. St. offiz. of that division from Jan 1916-Jul 1917. Looking at the Württemberg awards lists, he, Dr. Hocheisen, and saxon Rittm. v. Zeschau all received awards while assigned to that division. Also, v. Knoerzer was its commander from Jan 16 to Jul 1917.

Andy

Chris,

"25. Mai bis 30. Jul 1916: Zweiter Einsatz von Ypern gegenüber der Doppelhöhe 60. 02. Juni Erstürming der Doppelhöhe. 13. Juni Wiedereinnahme der Stellung wie vor'm Sturm auf die Doppelhöhe 60. 26. Juni Patrouillen-Unternehmen Gallipoli."

Page 273 of the 125th's regimental history.

Andy

Stefan,

He was assigned to the Unteroffizier Schule from 01.04.1898-26.03.1899 and then to the Unteroffizier Vorschule from 26.03.1899-31.03.1901. He was promoted Hptm. on 29.03.1900.

Andy

Paul,

When was about 13, I met a German infantry man who had been mobilized at the beginning of the war. He walked with a noticeable limp and stated that he had "accidentally" shot himself in the foot on the train moving to the front. He supposedly never made it to the front as part of his foot was amputated.

He had nothing positive about his war experience to relate. His family later reinforced the fact he had been a pacifist for as long they could remember. Perhaps to be expected for a man who survived two wars.

Andy

Vince,

Which units are identified on your documents? There was no active officer by that name in 1914 but there was a reserve Lt. who had some active duty time in GR 109, but his first name was Leo.

Thanks, Andy

His battery commander, Hptm. Siegfried Thomaschki went on to become a General d. Art. (01.03.1945) and recipient of the Ritterkreuz m. Eichl. and Deutsches Kreuz in Gold.

Nice signature to have!!!

Andy

Marcin, thanks very much.

Andy

I did a transcription and translation in a WORD document but I cannot cut and paste the information into this response. Discouraging. Any idea why this is the case?

Andy

My guess is "Beinverstauchung"- a sprain to his leg.

Andy

_David,

_{Friedrich Gustav von Rouvroy: awarded on 07.06.1826 as a colonel and commander of the Military academy.}

_{1830 awards:}

_{St. Heinrichs and Cur Hessian Golden Lion}

_{Karl August Frhr. von Lützerode was awarded on 09.03.1813 while a Lt. in the Garde du Corps. He went on to become a Flügeladjutant, Generaladjutant and emissary in St. Petersburg. He was commander of the 1. lei. Reiter Regt. from 1838 until 1845 (this regiment evolved into Hus. R. 18).}

_{1845 Orders}

_{St. Heinrichs French Legion of Honor Bavaraian Crown-Ritter Hannover Guelphen Cur Hessian Golden Lion 1. Sachsen-Weimar White Falcon-Comthur}

Andy

Jef,

These are saxon officers from saxon Infantry Regiment 106. Here is a translation

from left

Kaliz (company commander 6^th comp./IR 106) (I am not 100% certain of the spelling)

Capt. Poeschel (Hans) Batl. commander III./IR 106

Lt. Zitzschmann (Ewald), company commander 12^th/IR 106

received the EK1 from Kaiser Wilhelm II. at a parade near Vichle (??) Flanders

Capt Poeschel received the saxon St. Heinrichs medal on 10.11.1915.

Andy

Christer,

Willi Geile's comdendium of awards to Prussians

"Die im "Militär-Wochenblatt" und im "Marineverordnungsblatt" veröffentlichen preußischen und fremdstaatlichen (deutchen und außerdeutschen) Ordensverleihungen an Offiziere der preußischen Armee un der kaiserlichen Marine von 19174 bis 1918", PHV Verlag Michael Autengruber, Offenbach 1997

gives the number of PRAO2mEuSchw awarded as 205 and an additional 9 PRAO2mEuSchw am zweimal schwarz- und dreimal weißgestreiften Bande. Also, 101 holders of the PRAO2mE received swords to their award.

Andy