EK 1914 WW1 EK2 document

[Mike Fawson]

Hello All, I purchased a group of WW1 awards from this forum a few years ago (2009 to be precise) and have finally got round to trying to document them properly (it's been a very hectic last 5 years - no excuse I know). Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could fully decipher this EK2 document? (Sorry part of it is obscured by the EK - but that part reads "Regiment" (if I have translated it correctly))

Thanks in advance,

Mike

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

interesting, the 50th Horse Depot of the 50th ID... Awarded during the 10 days they needed to move from the Champagne battlefield to join the battle at Verdun. an "Oberveterinär"... I guess that is a Vet in Oberleutnant rank ?

Nice find!

[Mike Fawson]

Thanks Chris, Dr. Oswald Reich (who was awarded the EK2) was a Veterinary Doctor. From the other documents I have, it appears he comes from Uelzen in Saxony. I believe possible some members of his family are still in Uelzen and one is also a Veterinary Doctor.