Mike Huxley Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 Some time ago I was able to purchase a group with documents and photo's. This was the bar that I first saw, nothing that interesting most of us would think? But all is not what it seems !!!!
Mike Huxley Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 The end shot with this group was taken in 1938 and shows in the middle the certain officer thats wearing the bar. Theres a lot in between what you first see and what you end up with.
Mike Huxley Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 I'll continue tomorrow. But who is our officer?
Guest Rick Research Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 That is the world's OLDEST Reserve/Landwehr Captain! The LD2 was last given out in 1914, so under normal circumstances, if he was a One Year Volunteer 1901-02 to have gotten it by then... he was born about 1882--he's 56 or so in the photo? What have you got for paperwork
Mike Huxley Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 That is the world's OLDEST Reserve/Landwehr Captain! The LD2 was last given out in 1914, so under normal circumstances, if he was a One Year Volunteer 1901-02 to have gotten it by then... he was born about 1882--he's 56 or so in the photo? What have you got for paperwork I was just off to bed Rick, but I'll throw you this tidbit with another to follow.
Mike Huxley Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) That's the start of his service, he went on to this. Your almost right Rick he was born 1880. Edited February 3, 2008 by Mike Huxley
Mike Huxley Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 A photo album of his service during WW1 to follow, along with other interesting items.
Glenn J Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Excellent stuff!Leiste was commissioned into Infanterie-Regiment von Goeben (2. Rheinisches) Nr. 28 as a Leutnant der Reserve with a Patent of 16.3.05 Uu. A teacher in civilian life he was promoted to Oberleutnant der Reserve on 22.4.14 and to Hauptmann der Reserve on 18.8.15 whilst serving with the Bekleidungsdepot (Clothing Depot) of the 9. Armee.RegardsGlenn
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) Excellent stuff!Leiste was commissioned into Infanterie-Regiment von Goeben (2. Rheinisches) Nr. 28 as a Leutnant der Reserve with a Patent of 16.3.05 Uu. A teacher in civilian life he was promoted to Oberleutnant der Reserve on 22.4.14 and to Hauptmann der Reserve on 18.8.15 whilst serving with the Bekleidungsdepot (Clothing Depot) of the 9. Armee.RegardsGlennGlenn,Yet again thanks for you added information, it certainly builds on the grouping I have. I've taken a few scans from the album that I have, but there are well over 190 photos in this, with comments and locations written on a lot of them.As you say Glenn, Heinrich Leiste was originally with Infanterie-Regiment von Goeben (2. Rheinisches) Nr. 28. Eppelettes and pin badge in the collection. Edited February 4, 2008 by Mike Huxley
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 Pin badge in case. I'm not sure if this is the original case though.
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 Glenn, your also right about him being a school teacher ... he went back to this after WWI.
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 The award that went with the document.
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 But now a few scans from the album and a trip through a soldiers career.Starting with the first entries in the album. I guess where he was first stationed on the Russian front.
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) What I believe is Heinrich's billet and photo's of the area. Edited February 4, 2008 by Mike Huxley
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 Some others from this area with senior officers.
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 A very important review ..but by who?
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 I think this is a very nice set of pics showing the Crown Prince's visit to the unit.
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 A little later history, maybe a connection to one of the Friekorps units. A couple of pics first then a badge that was in the group.
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 Close up of last pic with I believe Leiste in the centre.
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 The badge in question ... any thoughts on this one?
Mike Huxley Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 Well that's my lot for tonight .. there are a good few photos of Herr Leiste in his later service that I have. I just know that from a simple medal bar I have in my collection a great history for a guy that served his country for many years.Cheers, Mike
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