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    Posted

    Dear All,

    I would appreciate any information about Georg Ernst Müller Kranefeldt. He was born in 1859, died 19139. I know he was with Jager Regiment zu Pferde Nr 5.

    I hope to have a picture of him within few days (will share then!).

    Kind regards,

    Marcin

    Posted (edited)

    What I have below. Glenn or Andy probably have more detail.

    Born 6.3.1859 in Strebitzko, Kreis Militsch; 1903 name change to Müller-Kranefeldt
    01.10.1879 in das Ulanen-Regt. Nr. 1 eingetreten
    xx.xx.1894 kommandiert als Adjutant, 34. Kavallerie-Brigade
    14.12.1897 z. Ulanen-Regt. Nr. 11 versetzt
    20.11.1900 kommandiert als Adjutant, 9.Division
    18.10.1904 zum Ulanen-Regt. Nr. 4 versetzt
    01.10.1908 mit der Führung des Jäger Regiment zu Pferde Nr 5 beauftragt
    20.04.1909 Kommandeur, Jäger Regiment zu Pferde Nr 5
    19.02.1910 Abschied bewilligt
    World War I assignments:
    Kreischef in Belgien
    Distrikts-Kommandant bei der Militär-Verwaltung in Rumänien
    Kommandeur, Landwehr-Kavallerie-Regiment Nr. 2
    Führer, Landwehr-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. ___ [i don't know which one]
    Promotions:
    12.02.1881 Sekonde-Lieutenant
    19.11.1889 Premier-Lieutenant
    12.09.1894 Rittmeister
    12.09.1902 Major
    20.04.1909 Oberstleutnant
    27.01.1915 Charakter als Oberst a.D.
    14.09.1915 Patent als Oberst a.D.
    Decorations:
    Roter-Adlerorden 4.Klasse
    Kronenorden 3.Klasse
    Dienstauszeichnungskreuz
    Centenar-Medaille
    Russischer St.-Annen-Orden 3.Klasse
    Edited by Dave Danner
    Posted

    Thank you, Dave. I will show you the picture as soon as I have it - it is signed by his son.

    Regards and - one again - thanks!

    Marcin

    Posted (edited)

    Which son?

    If Bolko, then I also have some detail on him:

    Born 14.9.1890 in Strebitzko, Kreis Militsch; 21.6.10 in das Leib-Grenadier-Regiment Nr. 8 eingetreten, 18.11.11 Leutnant, ins Feld mit RIR 8, 18.9.15 Oberleutnant, beim Ortskommandantur v. Buja, 18.10.18 Hauptmann, 5.3.20 ausgeschieden, 1.10.37 mit Wirkung von 1.7.37 wieder angestellt als Hauptmann (E), 1.8.38 Major (E), 1.9.41 Oberstleutnant, 1.9.43 Oberst, Leiter Wehrmeldeamt Gleiwitz, Kommandeur Wehrbezirkkommando Glatz.

    Regards,

    Dave

    Edited by Dave Danner

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