Chris Boonzaier Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I always place great value on these "citation" award ocuments... this one is pretty interesting, especially the mentions of him having physical handicaps of some sort... I wonder what it could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arb Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Chris, Here is some initial information which may help others find more. In 1914, he was a Lt. d.L. I assigned to Landw. Bez. Colmar. He was promoted Lt.d.R. d. IR 169 on 18.08.1902. At some point, he transferred to the Landw. I. Aufg. He was promoted Oberlt. on 08.11.1914 and then to Hptm. on 26.01.1916. It is interesting to note that when he was promoted Hptm. he was assigned to IR 143. This point may be one well suited for more research. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hi Andy, Muchos Grazias! Maybe a serious wound then transfered from IR143 to the landwehr Regt. I picture an empy sleeve, eye patch and a long cigarette holder and riding crop... couple of duelling scars ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 He was with the LW Regiment from June 1916. The 143rd was in action at Verdun from Feb 1916.... Maybe he was wounded, not 100% fit and sent to the Landwehr Regiment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arb Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Chris, Given the language used, I tend to believe he was suffering from some ailment rather than wounds. Based on the EK citation, he sounds like a very strong leader, and a Landwehr regiment could use a good BC just like any other unit. A transfer after cutting his teeth in IR 143 to "share the wealth" is a good possibility. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 A quick look online shows a Oblt d L Teichmann mentioned in the Reichsarchive series. I will check my listing when I get home and see if it is the same one. Maybe an interesting entry... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Chris, Given the language used, I tend to believe he was suffering from some ailment rather than wounds. Hmmmm... a Heroic bayonet wound would be cooler than bleeding 'Rhoids... but of course, better for Teichmann if it were not the case... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Danner Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Andy, I think you have the wrong Teichmann. LIR 388 was a Royal Saxon regiment. Otto Teichmann received the SA3aX as a Hptm.d.L. in LIR 388. He was a Saxon officer. I don't have his initial commissioning date, but he was an OLt.d.L.-Inf., Ldw.Bez. I Leipzig, on 7.12.03 and a Hptm.d.L. on 24.8.10. The OLt.d.L. Teichmann may be Hugo Teichmann, also a Saxon. He received the Military Order of St. Henry with RIR 106, so he might have had an exploit which made the Reichsarchiv books. The signature on your EK doc is probably of value too. Heinrich XXX. Prinz Reuß. Regards, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi, indeed, the Reichsarchiv one was in RIR106, is mentioned in two books dealing with the some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arb Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Dave, Thanks for the correction. I guess I should read the entire document next time!!! At least I found the promotions dates for the Prussian Teichmann for my reserve/Landwehr database! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hmmmm... a Heroic bayonet wound would be cooler than bleeding 'Rhoids... but of course, better for Teichmann if it were not the case... ;-) Perhaps a casualty of a gas attack. The effects were poorly understood at the time, especially the long term effects like diminished lung capacity etc.... Ever notice how gas attack casualties are refered to as victims vice casualty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hugo Teichmann born 17.07.1877 - killed 28.09.1917 Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks A million guys! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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