Deutschritter Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) Gentlemen, I have read a lot about Gustav Adolf Graf von Götzen (1866-1910), especially about his time as Governor of German East Africa. But what about his military career (2. Garde-Ulanen-Regiment). When exactly did he enter, when did he officially retire. Promotion dates, all decorations (maybe even the Orden des Strahlenden Sterns von Sansibar [El kaukeb ed dorri]?). All help is very much appreciated. Edited December 31, 2023 by Deutschritter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschritter Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 (edited) Can anyone fill in the blanks? Thanks! ??? Fahnenjunker/Fähnrich (if even?) ??? Sekondeleutnant ??? Premierleutnant (c. 1898 with the 3. Garde-Ulanen-Regiment in Potsdam, kommandiert zum Generalstab der Armee) ??.??.1900 Hauptmann (Captain) 12 March 1901 Charakter als Major (honorary Major) 10 April 1906 Major Edited January 1 by Deutschritter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschritter Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 I hope, I have got them all: Order of the Crown of Italy, Knight's Cross (JK5) Karl Ritter-Medaille in Silver of the Society for Geography in Berlin (Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin) on 2 February 1895 Red Eagle Order (Roter Adlerorden), 4th Class with the Crown Friedrich Order, Knight's Cross First Class (WF3a) Belgian Royal Order of the Lion, Knight's Cross (BLöw4) Prussian Centenary Medal 1897 (Zentenarmedaille) Red Eagle Order (Roter Adlerorden), 4th Class with the Crown and Swords (for his service during the Spanish-American War) Prussian Order of the Crown (Kronenorden), 3rd Class Knight of Honour (Ehrenritter) of the Johanniter-Orden on 28 July 1902 Mecklenburg Order of the Griffon (Großherzoglich Mecklenburgischer Greifenorden), Commander's Cross (MG2b) Lippe House Order (Lippischer Hausorden), Cross of Honor 1st Class (LDH1) Prussian Long Service Cross for 25 years (Königlich Preußisches Dienstauszeichnungskreuz) Prussian Order of the Crown, 2nd Class with Swords Swedish Royal Order of the North Star, Commander's Cross 1st Class (SN2a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IR 134 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) On 01/01/2024 at 16:36, Deutschritter said: ??? Fahnenjunker/Fähnrich (if even?) 16.07.1887 (Source: Militär-Wochenblatt, 72. Jahrgang 1887, Seite 1388) On 01/01/2024 at 16:36, Deutschritter said: ??? Sekondeleutnant 17.09.1887 (Source: Militär-Wochenblatt, 72. Jahrgang 1887, Seite 1712) Edited September 14 by IR 134 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschritter Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 7 hours ago, IR 134 said: 16.07.1887 (Source: Militär-Wochenblatt, 72. Jahrgang 1887, Seite 1388) 17.09.1887 (Source: Militär-Wochenblatt, 72. Jahrgang 1887, Seite 1712) Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 LDH1 awarded by Graf Adolf von Götzen on 13th June 1904 (and returned after death on 21st March 1911). No other Lippe-Detmold awards are recorded. BR Roman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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