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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 6th comp./IR 106) (I am not 100% certain of the spelling) Capt. Poeschel (Hans) Batl. commander III./IR 106 Lt. Zitzschmann (Ewald), company commander 12th/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

Chris, Eugen belonged to the 1st branch of the 1st line. He was born 29.01.1890 in Eberswalde. Gotha Uradeliges Taschenbuch 1916, page 932 Andy

Uwe has it right- Hugo Weichsel, commander 24.12.1914-22.02.1917. He then went on to become Arko 183. Andy

Chris, You always seem to come up with great photos! To bracket the dates between which this photo could have been taken, Hptm. Frhr. von Hammerstein was the 27th Division's General staff officer from 09.03.1915-11.04.1916. Kurt Frhr. von Watter was commander of FAR 49 from 12.09.1914-23.02.1917. Andy

Not that I can find.

Don, Otto von Linck assumed command of Inf. R. 180 (there was no RIR 180) on 27.01.1913. As you note, he was wounded (lost a leg) and was replaced on 1 Sep 1914. Andy

Great job, Andy. I think the von Kröcher in question is Jürgen from the Garde Füsilier Regiment. In May 1918 he was a battalion commander in the GFR. He had a relative, Adolf, in 3. GFAR, but I do not think he would have been placed in charge of a security detail. Andy

I can't decipher the signature, but he was a "Hptm u. Komdr. d. Sicherungstruppe" in the Oberkommando der Heeresgruppe Kronprinz Andy

Paul, In 1901, as a char. Gen.Maj. z.D. and commandant of the Senne training area, he had these awards: PRAO3mSchl PKrO3 EK2 PDK LH3 OV3a SLMV WK2c SS4a He was in Hus. R. 8 during the 1870/71 war- this regiment participated in the following actions which had a bar to the campaign medal: Spicheren, Colombey-Nouilly, Gravelotte-St. Privat, Metz (1. Esk. Noisseville). his dates: 09.11.1845-25.04.1917 Commands: 1914/1917 Comdt. POW Camp at Senne; 18.08.97-18.02.02 Comdt. of Senne Training area; 17.06.93-18.08.97 Com. d. Kür. R. 5 Andy

Naxos, You've got a great eye! Andy

Marcin, I believe this is a photo of Rittmeister Georg von Meyer zu Knonow presented upon his departure from HR 11 (stationed in Crefeld) to JRzPf 7 in the fall of 1913. . A partial transcription: Herbst 1913 meinem lieben >>> zur Erinnerung an unseren Crefelder ...zeit. v. Meyer zu Knonow Andy

I think it's a catch-up. In October 1914 Alfred Dietrich was commander of IR 68. Friedrich Müller, who I believe signed this document, assumed command on 17.03.1915. Andy