Oblt. Alfred von Müller

[Leutwein]

Hello,

now I will present you one of my research successes. Normally it is impossilbe to identify such a photo without a bar. But in this case it was possible

Which sources I needed?

For a fast research I have used: "Geschichte der kaiserlichen Schutztruppe für Deutsch-Ostafrika" by Nigmann, Ernst. There are all officers and medical officers listed.

And the only thing I had to do was to look up for an "Oberleutnant" of the kaiserliche Schutztruppe in GEA whose earlier troop unit was the Inf.-Regt. No. 75.

Bingo, there was only one possibility.

Oblt. Alfred von Müller who served in GEA from 2nd May 1902 to 29th May 1904.

In the "Rangliste" of 1905 and "DKB" of 1904 I could only find out that he´s retired, but why? Normally is there a statement, like: transfered to .... or left the army for a civilian career. But in this case NOTHING

After rereading this thread:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/58956-the-face-of-disgrace-hauptmann-polst-cashiered/

It seems, we have another example of "The Face Of Disgrace"

Best wishes

Karsten

Edited July 23, 2013 by Leutwein

[Leutwein]

In 1903 of "DKB" (Deutsches Kolonialblatt) I could find this entry. So something must be happen during his vacation in Germany (between october 1903 and May 1904) . He never returned to German-Eastafrica.

Best wishes

Karsten

[Guest Rick Research]

No war service per the Ehrenrangliste. Dead before 1914? Permanently disgraced? Emigrated to get away from his "past?" These human dramas just leave us feeling like we're reading a book with the last chapter missing, don't they?

Edited July 26, 2013 by Rick Research

[Leutwein]

That´s true. Maybe I can research the missing chapter one day.

Best wishes

Karsten