General der Infanterie Sigismund von Förster (question)

[Deutschritter]

There seems to have been two Sigismund von Förster: (1856–1934) and (1887–1959). Does anyone know if they were father and son? Any and all information on these two officers would be greatly appreciated!

[Deutschritter]

Follow up: General der Infanterie Arthur Sigismund von Förster  (1856–1934) was indeed the father of General der Infanterie Sigismund von Förster (1887–1959). 

 

Arthur Sigismund von Förster received the Pour le Mérite in 1901, does anyone know if he received EK II and I in WWI? Thanks!

 

Edited September 17, 2023 by Deutschritter

[Glenn J]

Andreas,

 

General der Infanterie von Förster. Although not seen in this image, he is listed as receiving the EK1 in 1914 in "Die Ritter des Eisernen Kreuzes" Band 1, Heft 1.

 

Regards

Glenn

 

[Deutschritter]

Wonderful, Glenn, thanks so much. What a beautiful picture! 

[Deutschritter]

Gentlemen, this is what I have for Char. GdI Arthur Sigismund von Förster, any additions (especially further WWI decorations) or corrections would be great (not sure about the Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer):

 

23 April 1874 Sekondeleutnant (2nd Lieutenant)

??.??.???? Premierleutnant (1st Lieutenant)

??.??.1888 Hauptmann

10 September 1897 Major

10 March 1904 Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel)

13 September 1906 Oberst (Colonel) 

16 June 1910 Generalmajor 

1 March 1913 Generalleutnant 

17 May 1917 Charakter als General der Infanterie

 

Red Eagle Order (Roter Adlerorden), 4th Class with the Crown (PRAO4mKr/PrA4mKr)

Prussian Centenary Medal 1897 (Zentenarmedaille)

Prussian Long Service Cross for 25 years (Königlich Preußisches Dienstauszeichnungskreuz)

Pour le Mérite on 28 May 1901

China Commemorative Medal (China-Denkmünze) in Bronze for combatants with three battle clasps

Order of the Iron Crown (Austria), 2nd Class with the War Decoration (ÖEK2.KD)

Officer's Cross of the Italian Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (JMuL4/JM4)

Ottoman Osmanie-Orden (Osmanije), 3rd Class (TO3)

Prussian Order of the Crown (Preußischer Kronenorden), 3rd Class with Swords

Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander (JZ3)

Red Eagle Order, 3rd Class with the Bow

Prussian Order of the Crown, 2nd Class with Swords on Ring

Red Eagle Order, 2nd Class with Oak Leaves

Star to his Prussian Order of the Crown 2nd Class with Swords on Ring in 1913

Star to his Red Eagle Order 2nd Class with Oak Leaves in 1914

Iron Cross (1914), 2nd and 1st Class (thanks to Glenn!)

Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords (it can be assumed that, due to his rank, he was one of the first recipients)

 

 

Edited September 19, 2023 by Deutschritter