Baden Need Help. Major von Steinberg a.D; 5. Badisches Feldartillierie-Regiment Nr. 76

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Can anyone tell me about him? Does anyone have any pictures of him? Trying to do a little research. Looking for Service Units, awards, etc.

[Deruelle]

Hi,

for the moment I have found only this info !

In the Ehrenrangliste from 1926, p. 728, von Steinberg MAjor a.D., inaktiv Offizier, from (FAR14) and served during WW1 with FAR 76.

he received the BZ3bXEl on 1.10.1914.

Christophe

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Thanks

That is a great start.

[Dave Danner]

Erwin Ludwig von Steinberg, born in Oberkirch, Baden, on 17 May 1867. Married 4 October 1894 to Luise Agnes Gustava Elsbeth (Else) Freiin von Berg. After leaving active duty, they lived in Eschenhof bei Winterbach, Baden. They had one son, Heinz Martin Alexander Erwin Bernhard, born 4 April 1909 in Eschenhof.

16.05.1888 - Portepée-Fähnrich, 1.GFAR

15.01.1889 - Sek.-Lieut., 1.GFAR

15.02.1890 - transferred to Reserve of 1.GFAR, commanded to FAR 15

19.05.1891 - returned to active duty with FAR 15, with Patent of 15.02.1889

18.08.1896 - Prem.-Lieut., transferred to FAR 10

01.04.1899 - commanded to the Great General Staff for one year

01.04.1900 - transferred to FAR 46

01.10.1900 - promoted to Hauptmann (no Patent)

01.04.1903 - transferred to FAR 14 as a Batterie-Chef

27.01.1904 - Patent as Hauptmann (P3p)

17.11.1906 - Retired

14.11.1916 - char. Major

Besides the BZ3bXE Christoph noted above, he also had a peacetime RAO4, Centenary, and BZ3bXE. With wartime service, he probably would have qualified for the DA25 by 1918.

Regards,

Dave

[Dave Danner]

Apparently, he died on 28 November 1953. He and Else Freiin von Berg were divorced in 1925. They also had another son, Erwin, but he died in childhood (30 July 1895-24 July 1901).

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Erwin Ludwig von Steinberg, born in Oberkirch, Baden, on 17 May 1867. Married 4 October 1894 to Luise Agnes Gustava Elsbeth (Else) Freiin von Berg. After leaving active duty, they lived in Eschenhof bei Winterbach, Baden. They had one son, Heinz Martin Alexander Erwin Bernhard, born 4 April 1909 in Eschenhof.

16.05.1888 - Portepée-Fähnrich, 1.GFAR

15.01.1889 - Sek.-Lieut., 1.GFAR

15.02.1890 - transferred to Reserve of 1.GFAR, commanded to FAR 15

19.05.1891 - returned to active duty with FAR 15, with Patent of 15.02.1889

18.08.1896 - Prem.-Lieut., transferred to FAR 10

01.04.1899 - commanded to the Great General Staff for one year

01.04.1900 - transferred to FAR 46

01.10.1900 - promoted to Hauptmann (no Patent)

01.04.1903 - transferred to FAR 14 as a Batterie-Chef

27.01.1904 - Patent as Hauptmann (P3p)

17.11.1906 - Retired

14.11.1916 - char. Major

Besides the BZ3bXE Christoph noted above, he also had a peacetime RAO4, Centenary, and BZ3bXE. With wartime service, he probably would have qualified for the DA25 by 1918.

Regards,

Dave

Wow, That is some great information. Where did you find this Dave? Thank you very much.

[Dave Danner]

Several places, mainly the Militär-Wochenblatt, DOA and some genealogy resources.

[ostprussenmann_new]

Since everyone's help, I was able to find out the following information if anyone is interested.

1. Reifezeugnis zum Portepeefähnrich, 7 April 1888

2. dem Reifezeugnis zum Offizier, 26 December 1888

3. Portepeefähnrich, ? 1889

4. Second Lieutenant, 15 February 1889.

5. Premierlieutenant, 1 September 1896

6. EK I, 17 November 1916

7. EK II, ? 1914/1915

8. dem Kreuz der Ritter vom königlichen Hausordens von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern, 29 September 1918 (temporary document) & 26 April 1918 (permanent document)

9. der Medaillie zum 100 Geburtstag von Kaiser Wilhelm I , 1897

10. dem Roten Adlerorden 4 Klasse, 17 November 1908

11. dem Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwerter des Ordens vom Zähringer Löwen. 1 October 1914

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i don't know what this document is:

[IrishGunner]

"Entlassungsschein aus den Heeresdienste" is his "Dismissal from Army Service" document. Effective 4 December 1918, signed by the Chief of Staff of the XIV Army Corps in Karlsruhe.

[speedytop]

Not "signed by the Chief of Staff"

"Für den Chef des Stabes" [i.A.] > signed in by proxy of the Chief of Staff

Uwe

[Dave Danner]

I would prefer "discharge" over "dismissal". To me, dismissal makes it seem like he was kicked out.

[ostprussenmann_new]

THat would be great if any of our members had his actual medals. Thanks for your help.