34th F?siliers...

[Chris Boonzaier]

They left the 3rd ID in december 1916... "251 divisions" has them leaving for Courland... but then lists them with the 3rd RD on the Western front. When DID they arrive at the 3RD? Did they do a short stop in Kurland before heading west?

Thanks

Chris

[Christian J]

They left the 3rd ID in december 1916... "251 divisions" has them leaving for Courland... but then lists them with the 3rd RD on the Western front. When DID they arrive at the 3RD? Did they do a short stop in Kurland before heading west?

Thanks

Chris

I have no answer to your question, having tried to find their Regimentsgeschichte at a decent price for a time, but is wondering if this will be another one of your write-ups?

As i have some interest in them myself.

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24640

Edited May 18, 2008 by RaZpuTiN

[Christian J]

I've now received the regiments geschichte. They were fighting around Mitau (Jelgava) until 13/5-17 when the left for Flanders.

[Chris Boonzaier]

I've now received the regiments geschichte. They were fighting around Mitau (Jelgava) until 13/5-17 when the left for Flanders.

Thanks RAZ,

have a december 1916 EK doc to them.

Best

Chris

[Christian J]

Thanks RAZ,

have a december 1916 EK doc to them.

Best

Chris

What is the guys name, any info on battalion, further dates? The book is quite extensive with fallen soldiers and in some degree awards, so might be possible to find some info on him.

Best Regards,

Christian

[Chris Boonzaier]

What is the guys name, any info on battalion, further dates? The book is quite extensive with fallen soldiers and in some degree awards, so might be possible to find some info on him.

Best Regards,

Christian

Hi,

it is to..

Füsilier-Regiment 34 Gefreiter August Gahnz

No company listed.

thanks

Chris

[Christian J]

Hi,

it is to..

Füsilier-Regiment 34 Gefreiter August Gahnz

No company listed.

thanks

Chris

Seems he survived the war and were not captured, as he was not on the list of those. Could not find any awards given during the last months of 1916. The only ones listed are those of the high officers.

Sorry.

[Glenn J]

Chris,

according to Kraus: Handbuch der Verbände und Truppen, they were subordinated to the Infanterie-Brigade-Kommando der 77. Reserve-Division from 26 December 1916 to 2 January 1917, the 77. Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade from 2 to 5 January 1917, the Generalkommando z.b.V. 60 from 6 January to 4 April 1917 and with 77- Reserve-Division from 5 April to 2 May 1917.

Regards

Glenn