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German Military Information 1880's

Klouzecky — 28 Jun 2008 7:59:25 GMT

Seeking information on Great-grandfather, Otto Forch. Said to be a Military Attache for Kaiser Wilhelm. Rumor has it he was a high ranking officer and attorney. He died in the military around 1885. We believe he was from Heidelberg. Any information or direction will be appreciated. Hpefully, his photo will appear in attachment.

ID Old photo

patricia_emslie — 17 Mar 2008 2:46:26 GMT

My great-grandfather ran away from home in app. 1890 to join the German navy. He lived in Thuringia, which I believe was part of Prussia. We have a great photo of him in his uniform. Does anyone know a source who could help me identify the uniform -- rank, etc? Thanks -- Pat Emslie

Crewmembers on German submarine U-2359

runedyrholm — 19 May 2008 9:46:04 GMT

I am looking for survived crewmembers or ancestors of them on the German submarine type XXIII U-2359, that was sunk by British Mosqiuto-fighters on the 2. May 1945 in Kattegat, east of Laessoe(Læsø), Denmark, Scandinavia.

The U-boot has resently been located on deep water, and I am trying to find out wether the official reports, which declares all crewmembers dead, are true. According to the pilots, there were dinghies and survivors in the water. What I dont know for sure is if any of the crew made it to either the coast of Denmark or Sweden, or if they passed away in the cold water(RIP).

If you have any information either to confirm the official reports or to correct it, please let me know, and help solve the mystery about this unique submarine.

The crewmembers were

Gustav-Hinrich Bischoff 11.05.1916
Frohmut Goldschmidt 01.02.1922
Bernhard Bierwald 04.07.1923
Helmut schlecht 16.06.1924
Georg Däumling 07.08.1917
Dieter Deil 14.02.1924
Helmut-Kurt Fiebiger 19.04.1919
Günther Gerlach 17.09.1922
Georg Henslok 06.08.1916
Heinz Hiepe 03.12.1918
Horst Mielewczyk 10.08.1925
W. Rosendahl

2 German soldiers from Guntersleben, Bavaria - WW2 - where to find records

genebugsue — 19 Dec 2007 4:15:10 GMT

I have 2 possible relatives from the town of GUntersleben in Bavaria (near (Wurzeburg) listed on a wall of German soldiers in the Catholic Church in that town who died in WW2. THeir names are Oswald Rothenhofer and Franz Rothenhofer. Oswald's dates are Oct. 12, 1922 and died Aug. , 1942. Franz' dates are Oct. 28, 1909 and died July 1, 1944. I wrote to teh Deutschedienststelle (WASt) in Berlin and their reply is that I have to prove that I am and how I am related to them. But, that's what I'm trying to find out -- if they are possible relatives to my Lorenz Rothenhofer who was born in this town on Dec. 15, 1815. Any help would be most appreciated.

German soldiers during WWII

elisaayers66 — 19 Jul 2007 7:13:51 GMT

Does anyone know if I can get german military records. My grandfather was a german soldier during WWII, he was born in Ridjica (former Yugoslavia) in 1914, at the end of the war he was captured by the Russians, and was held somewhere in ussr until 1951. I did not know him (I met him once) because my grandmother had remarried. But I would like to know where he was held, and about his service in the german military. If anyone knows where I can get this info. I would appreciate it.
thank you.

German POW Camps in Hamburg

didurs1 — 14 Apr 2008 2:15:36 GMT

I am looking for information on World War II German prisoners that were placed in POW camps in Hamburg. Does anyone know where I could find names and information on the camps and prisoners?

German military draft age

searcherjh — 13 Mar 2008 1:16:20 GMT

Does anyone know at what age a young man in Germany would start his military draft?
My GF's nephew started his military draft in Kastel. I would like to know how old he was.
The letter discussing this was written abt. 1914.
Thank you.

Cavalry Regiments

JohnBleich67 — 7 Apr 2008 9:07:03 GMT

Can anyone tell me how many men composed a Cavalry Regiment?

Help with this Uniform

cherikson50 — 28 Mar 2008 4:38:44 GMT

Can anyone help me ID this uniform? I only know that the photo was taken in Poland in the mid 1800's sometime.

Thanks !!

Von Schmidt Regiment stationed at Thorn

JohnBleich67 — 19 Mar 2008 10:21:53 GMT

Where the names on the bowls of the pipe displayed Officers, enlisted or what? It would seem to me that if this was a regiment, there would be more names. I guess I am confused as to the numbers of men in a unit and there duties.

Nazi Records

wkckkorn1 — 23 Apr 2004 1:30:28 GMT

Does anybody have an idea as to where I can find an individuals applications to the Nazi Party and the SS. A relative was a Sturnbannfurher and I have both his Nazi Party number and SS number.

barber surgeon / question

stresstomax — 12 Mar 2008 4:46:26 GMT

Question, and please, if it sounds stupid, forgive my ignorance. I have a relative that was a "barber surgeon". Would he be wearing the same type of uniform as the other infantry men? Next, if he was from Bavaria, could/would he be sent where he was needed, or stay in Bavaria? How would a Bavarian end up with his picture taken in Prussia? If anyone could help me with this, I would appreciate it. Marcia

Baumgaertner

ottotheodor — 9 Feb 2008 9:49:16 GMT

Good morning,
my grandfather came from Austria/Czechoslovakia to Brussel in 1918 or some years later,married my grandmother 1935 in Brussel and stay in Belgium until 1944.Now I like to know more about him in this time.I think he was in the "Wehrmacht".Where can I find more informations?
Thanks
Joerg .

Prussian Cavalry Unit stationed at Thorn

JohnBleich67 — 23 Jan 2008 4:37:54 GMT

I have a pipe which belonged to my family. The Pipe has two bowls, 1 for tobacco and the other, I was told, for water. On each bowl there was German Script, and very beautiful paintings. I had the writing translated, and since I have been trying to find more information on this unit and the identity of my family member. I have listed below, the translation for both bowls. The family name is "Bleich". I noticed on one bowl the spelling is "Bleich" and on the other bowl, it is written "Bleisch". There is also a list of the other reservists who served in Thorn at this time. I have attached to this message two "jpeg" files listing the other names.

I hope this helps someone who is searching for military information on a relative.

John Bleich

Franco-Prussian War Photo I.D. needed

sanilac1910 — 23 Jan 2008 5:53:48 GMT

Hello,
My gr-grandfather, Carl Heinrich Gebhardt served in the Franco-Prussian War. He was from Chemnitz, and so would have been in the Saxon army.I know nothing about his regiment or rank, and am hoping that somebody will be able to help. Here is a picture of him in uniform; the medals are not very clear. The name of the studio is on the back of the picture: Emil Tietze Photograph Bad-Elster,Parkstrasse / Oelsnitz,Lagerstrasse.
Thanks to anybody who can help with this!
Karen Shepard

Prussian infantry regiment 135: von Oettingen

grahamsimons — 23 May 2007 1:18:54 GMT

Otto von Oettingen was born 1880. He married Ruby Barrett (my relative) in 1914 and died in 1917. He served in the Prussian infantry Regiment, no. 135, but I do not know whether he was still serving at his death, nor what the regiment's movements were during 1914-17. They had one daughter, and Ruby was still alive in the early 1960s.

I would be grateful for any pointers to establishing more of this story.

Thank you

Graham Simons

Help with photo - Christian Friedrich Weyer (b. 3/19/1841)

BillSlingerland — 30 Dec 2007 2:55:46 GMT

I have attached the front and back of a photo of my ancestor Christian Friedrich Weyer in what appears to be a military uniform. Can anyone provide any information on what type of uniform it is? What military unit did he belong to? What are the significance of the medals on his chest?

Christian Friedrich Weyer was born 3/19/1841 in Grünow by Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Preußen. He and his wife and child emmigrated to Michigan, USA in 1869 so the photo had to be taken prior to that. He lived in Drense, Brandenburg, Preußen at the time he emmigrated.

I appreciate any help.
Bill

Information about German WW2 presentation wristwatch

simon3510 — 18 Jan 2008 10:15:38 GMT

Have had this watch for about a year now, have always wondered who this was presented to. Inscription reads: Für Bestleistungen dem Unteroffizier Friedrich Müller verliehen. 3.(Techn.) Kompanie Flzgf.Sch.(C)2, Neuruppin. Think this translate along the lines of "Award for best acheivement to Freidrich Müller. Flying School C2 Neuruppin". Neuruppin was a training school during the war, have tried to research the name but Friedrich Müller is a popular name in german. There is a very famous pilot Friedrich Karl Müller, but seem a very long shot that this was his watch. Can any one help in identifying its original owner.
Many thanks Simon Farrow

Suppose My german infantryman had died in France during Franco Prussian war

jomeyer13 — 12 Dec 2007 5:32:09 GMT

Would they have buried him there or shipped him back home. Would family members have had to come and get his body? How would this be done. I suppose Red Cross would have helped with those details. Maybe body there, but Tombstone marker of some sort at his home church?

i read an article this morning about the english red cross at France during the Franco Prussian war. It said they kept detailed records on eavery sick or injured soldier and sent the copies of the records back to London.
I wonder what Luck would I have in finding these records on my old soldier?
jo Meyer

First Schlewig-Holstein War

danmilo8 — 24 Dec 2007 6:16:53 GMT

Hello,
Looking for a list of German Schlewig-Holstein army troops 1848-1851. The name I am interested in is Ulbrich.

Cheers and Merry Christmas,
Matt

Hauptmann Helmut E. Blank, born 24.02.1912

Moonraker10 — 9 Mar 2007 1:32:09 GMT

I am looking for information about my father, Helmut E. Blank. He was a Captain in the Luftwaffe 1939-1945. I would especially like a photograph, since I never knew him. He is not buried in a military cemetery--I have checked. Does Germany keep a names registry of civil graves? (I assume he is dead--he would be 95 years old). Is there any way of finding out what happened to him after the war? I have contacted WAST and the German Red Cross and am waiting for their response. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.

Looking for a way to find out what rank and what branch

jackcwinters — 8 Nov 2007 1:30:26 GMT

Hello all:

Thanks always for the great support I get from this forum. I recently had the opportunity to visit Germany and made a reconnection with my family. It was fantastic. While I was getting a tour of the little town they live in, Kleinkarlbach, I was shown a monument on the lawn of the Protestant church. It had listed two of my ancestors on it. ((I have attached images)) I want to know how I can start to research the details of their service, what branch, what rank, where did they see action, etc... Any and all help is appreciated. Here are the names, and please take a look at the pictures to see dates and other information that may help

Jack

German uniform recognition

railtond — 21 Oct 2007 11:38:34 GMT

Can anyone please tell me anything about the uniforms in the attached photograph which is dated 1935?

daniel hollinsworth

veronicamackie66 — 12 Sep 2007 12:26:00 GMT

looking for my cousin daniel hollinsworth went to germany in 1960 and married there, i have a photo taken of his marriage and on the back is the photographer name is wilhelm kranzien luneburg.
if anyone can give me any information of his whereabouts i would be very grateful.

German Military 1880 - Weber

Steveb5068 — 8 Sep 2007 6:17:37 GMT

My great grandfather, Stefan Weber, was in the German Military but I don't know what unit. He was born in Dec 1856 and lived in Elchingen, Jagst kreis, Württemberg so was probably in a unit near there (?) or Stuttgart or possibly Ulm? I don't know how long military service was during this period but pretty sure he was in the army still during 1880 and part of 1881 but have no idea when he joined. Can someone help me with this? In 1881 he immigrated to the US, first having to denounce Kaiser Wilhelm. Thereafter he had no contact with his family in Germany, as far as I know. Thanks for any help received

Steven Brent

Information on photo please

pykark — 9 Sep 2007 8:31:50 GMT

I would be grateful if you have any information on the persons or insignias of the people in this photo

Prussian Army pre 1914 Cavalry

rosalie270 — 28 Aug 2007 2:38:15 GMT

Dear members,
I am trying to identify the corps/unit, rank and medal of my grandfather Alfred Bock. He later resided in Berlin.
The photo attached is in black Attila (Imperial Hussar Cavalry?) and the medal is aiming towards The Legion of Honour (originated in France) (bravery). I have read that this medal was only given to one officer once a month via consideration of higher ranks. When did this uniform cease to be? was it 1914? Can anyone identify the shoulder boards and his 3 (pips) on the braided collar.

Much appreciated
Rosalie Bock
Sydney Australia

Berger

wattsphil3 — 3 Aug 2007 6:42:42 GMT

Looking for any information about my Brother Peter and Sister Greta {Berger?}.Mother,Margreta Berger? Father Shelby Morgan.Shelby Was stationed in Germany in 1948 with the U.S.Army,near Weiden,Germany.
Any info will help.

Looking for german ancestors

elisaayers66 — 19 Jul 2007 7:28:12 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the Muschkat family from Hungary/Yugoslavia. My grandfather was born in Ridjica in 1914, his name was Lorinc Muschkat (Lorenz in german) he served in the german army and was captured at the end of wwII. He was held until 1951 in USSR. I met him one time and know very little about his family. I know his father was imprisoned before WWII. I have already searched the FHL microfilm and Ridjica, but wondered if there were prison records for civil crimes as well as if there were records for POW's in the USSR.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Muschkat Family

elisaayers66 — 19 Jul 2007 7:21:14 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the Muschkat family from Ridjica, Hungary (former Yugoslavia) My grandfathers name was Lorenz Muschkat, he was born in 1914.

WWI Baltic Sea Adventure

Stargaz3r — 13 Oct 2006 9:43:22 GMT

Hello : )

I am researching an event experienced by my 2nd great grandfather, George BANNISTER, in the area of the Baltic Sea during WWI. I am hoping that researchers with more exprience in this area might be able to put me on a fruitful path.

George BANNISTER lived in England and, according to a couple of family histories passed down, led a sea-going occupation, with the title of donkeyman, working on ships' engines. I am told that, as a donkeyman, he would have been working aboard a merchant vessel rather than a ship of the Royal Navy. I am aware that merchant vessels were commissioned for service during the war, but have been unable to pinpoint George's ship.

Some time before 25 Jan 1916, according to one history, George was aboard a ship which was "held in the Baltic Sea by the German Navy during WWI".

The crew abandoned ship at St. Petersburg, Russia and crossed the Baltic Sea on a sled. They crossed Sweden and Norway and found a small ship which crossed the North Sea to bring them back to the English coast.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to go about tracking down which ship George was on and where any documentation of this event might be found?

Thanks for your time! :)

Tygger
California, USA

Surname: Horodenka

C_Horodenka — 6 Jul 2007 11:22:32 GMT

I am looking for information of Michael Horodenka fighting in the German army in WW11. He was born in Hungary about 1915. He emigrated to Canada from Germany in 1953. Any information and/or guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.
Christine
Ontario, Canada

Fritz Fruhwald

fruho1 — 5 Jul 2007 7:33:02 GMT

Hi All, Does anybody know about a Fritz Fruhwald, missing in action WW2 app 1942. Russian Front I beleive. If any one can suggest any Ideas where I may be able to look would be greatly appreciated
Stewart

Looking for German Ancestors

mac4mama — 6 Jul 2007 11:32:41 GMT

I am looking for any German ancestors with the last name Robitzsch. I was told several of my ancestors served in the military as pilots. I just want to find anyone that may be relatives. Thanks!

Help with more photos, please

stresstomax — 26 Jun 2007 1:39:23 GMT

Hello again,

I have truely learned how important it is to write on the back of my pictures. These are more photos that were in my dad's things. I need help to identify where, and when these pictures may have been taken. The plane ones must be WW1, by looking at the plane. Are these German airmen? The other may be a POW camp? Can anyone tell me what it says on the entrance? Would this be WW1 or WW2? Thanks, you guys have been GREAT!! Marcia

How do you search German Military Record prior to 1879?

stonejay — 30 Jun 2007 1:14:48 GMT

Here from the USA, how do you search German Military records. It is family lore that both my g-grandfather and gg-grandfather where in the Prussian-German Army?

Adam Kaminski

Martin Kaminski 19 Oct 1854-24 Nov 1896

LOOKING FOR GERMAN ANCESTORS

nancypannell — 25 Mar 2004 2:29:34 GMT

I am looking for a Gottlob Aichler who was married to a Rosa Marz they had 4 children and he was a veteran of World War I. All I know is that they lived in Stuttgart. He is my great-grandfather's brother. Any info would be greatly appreciated...on any of the Aichler's in Germany. I have a cousin over there who has shared some info...I could use alot more...My great-grandfather came to America in 1895. Two other brothers were veterans of the war also Johannes Gottlob and Ernst Gottlieb. There were Aichler's that came to America and settled on the east coast, Connecticut area, but have not confirmed if this is the same line as mine. My great-grandfather, Jacob Friedrich settled in Monroe, MI. came thru via Detroit and lived in Detroit for some time. There are still Aichler's in MI, Monroe and surrounding areas. I would love to get more on this line...Thanks again in advance and hope to hear from someone soon.

Nancy Pannell(Aichler)

Need info on SS soldier/officer not sure..

C Chapin — 8 Sep 2004 6:51:23 GMT

I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about a Valter Meyer, or Walter Meyer. It would be greatly appreciated. He was my great grandfather, and I would like to find some information on him.

Germany, Langerkopf

reneecontino1 — 28 Jun 2007 6:56:27 GMT

Hello to all. I'm looking for Thomas F Brady, 603rd AC&W Squadron, Langerkopf 1961 through 1964. He was a cook and baker and also the drummer of a band called "The Ambers". The band played in pubs in the Kaiserslautern area.
If someone of you have some Informations, write to renee.contino@freenet.de
Thank you and have a good time

German WW1 uniform?

stresstomax — 21 Jun 2007 10:45:50 GMT

Can anyone identify this uniform? Thanks! Marcia

WW II german officers names list

Hendrikje — 9 Mar 2006 3:32:47 GMT

Looking for Max Steglich, believed to have served in Rotterdam 1940-1944?
Can anyone tell me where to look, Please
THANK YOU.

German POWs in Southern MN.

stresstomax — 24 Jun 2007 2:35:30 GMT

I dont know if this will help anyone, but, this is a picture of the German POWs that worked on my greatuncle's farm during WW2. (Southern Minnesota) Marcia

Albert PLOSSEL German Soldier-held in American POW Camp

KLBarnes1958 — 12 Mar 2007 2:53:38 GMT

I am looking for information that will lead me to where Albert Plossel ended up, after his release after leaving the American POW Camp.

All I know is he was held in the United States and stayed after his release. I am not even sure which war, he fought in-WWI or WWII.

Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

German-American Soldiers

srj1953 — 6 Jun 2007 7:03:03 GMT

I am trying to locate military records for german american soldiers serving from 1848-1858 in germany, then emmigrating to America in 1860. My great great grandfather Ewald Dolp served in the German military from 1848-1858. I am sorry I have no other info than what I just gave. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank You
SRJ

Is this an Army uniform? Officer or Enlisted?

onebiiigfamily — 22 Feb 2007 9:44:40 GMT

Hello.. Could someone please help with this photo of my great grandfather, Marion Bernard Pittroff, born 1861 in Danzig. It's always been understood that he was a musician in the army, but we cannot find any proof. It's a toss-up between being an officer and being a sergeant. My family and I are at a complete standstill with him. I have ZERO information on his parents and/or siblings. He came to USA about 1890, but don't know where exactly. He died in Paterson New Jersey in 1943 (of what is unknown). Thanks in advance for any help. Sincerely, Stephanie Whitehurst Pack

German Military

vickiflowers1 — 4 Mar 2007 11:09:06 GMT

I am looking for some information in regards to my great grandfather Alfred P. Hoenig and his brother Walter who were in the German Military. I am usnsure as to the date, but have a picture of them in full military garb.

Great Grandfather in What Uniform?

onebiiigfamily — 10 Feb 2007 9:23:29 GMT

Hello all.. could someone help with this photo of my great grandfather, Marion Bernard Pittroff, born 1861 in Danzig. It's always been understood that he was a musician in the army, but we cannot find any proof. It's a toss-up between being an officer and being a sergeant. My family and I are at a complete standstill with him. I have ZERO information on his parents and/or siblings. He came to USA about 1890, but don't know where exactly. He died in Paterson New Jersey in 1943 (of what is unknown). Thanks in advance for any help. Sincerely, Stephanie Whitehurst Pack

u-Kameradschaft von düsseldorf

smilerbwfc — 24 Feb 2007 12:03:36 GMT

Hello,
Could anyone who lives in Germany please help me in finding out if the u-Kameradschaft von düsseldorf still exists. I am looking to find out any info or photo's of the U-475 which had the düsseldorf city crest as its conning tower emblem.
many thanks stephen.

please help with uniform id - officer or enlisted? musician?

onebiiigfamily — 22 Feb 2007 8:50:26 GMT

Message to onebiiigfamily,Stepahanie Whitehurst Pack

KlausWa — 22 Feb 2007 6:32:19 GMT

Hallo Stefanie,
your second attempt also failured. The picture of your ancestor in uniform is not to seen. I assume, your scan is to much large. Try it again by useing less pixel.

Klaus

Richard Gross

cboyd139 — 1 Feb 2007 6:37:12 GMT

Dear Klaus,
Do you have any records on Richard Gross from Stuttgart,
Germany who was a pilot in WWII, killed in last days of war.
Before war was an Opera Singer.
Waiting for your replay.
Caroline

Germany Spangdahlem 1961

Rosi_K — 26 Aug 2006 8:05:14 GMT

Please,
I`m looking for Frank Sutton. I think he was Sergant E ? in the army between 1960 till 1962 at this time at the Spangdahlem Airbase in germany. (556th Ordinance Detachment-Nike Hercules missile )It also can be that he only was there from end of 1961 till beginning 1962. Is here someone who was the same time at the base, perhaps know him? Can someone help me? Lot of thanks to you all

Looking for information on Paul Loeffler

hanna3458 — 2 Feb 2007 10:24:39 GMT

Er war Trager Erkennungsmarke: -272 FI.PI.Kdo. 48/III Stolp-Reitz
Any information would be helpfull...He was stationed here in 1945 at the end of the war

Franz Walter b1924 Germany MIA?

thedobes1 — 30 Jan 2007 3:49:31 GMT

Trying to locate information on Franz Walter b 1924 in Germany. Served in German military WW2. Was told he is MIA in Russia. Found war grave in Andilly France. MIA or KIA 10-30-1944. Family resides in Mannheim Germany.

Conscription During the 19th Century

cwitze — 8 Aug 2005 3:57:48 GMT

My illustrious ancestor apparently emigrated to the USA in 1866 or 67 to avoid conscription. How was conscription done? I doubt there was a draft board, so how did they conscript? Sweep the streets or drag them out of their homes? Was there any way to stop someone from leaving the country by denying a passport, stopping you at the ship dock, etc? If you wanted to leave the country, how would you do it? [my ancestor was from Schleswig, and ordinarily would have gone from Hamburg]

WWII Fritz Tauchnitz Kriegsmarine Service Records?

stephen — 8 Oct 2006 9:59:52 GMT

Hello,
Please could anyone help me in locating this lads KM service records. As i would like to find out which branch of the KM he served in.
Many Thanks Stephen.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b306/lacarroll78/83_12.jpg

Saxon Army Record

danmilo8 — 30 Dec 2006 3:16:31 GMT

Looking for information on Johann Ulbrich an artillary officer in the late 1700's until 1812.

Cheers,
Matt

FRITZ TAUCHNITZ

BERRAFATO — 29 Dec 2006 6:56:12 GMT

Fritz tauchnitz was a Feldwebel of the MAA 242(Marine Artillerie Abteilungen).If you want more information, please contact me.

German War Graves – Uschnja near Nowgorod, Russia

fs001 — 4 Aug 2006 10:52:03 GMT

German War Graves – Uschnja near Nowgorod (Novgorod), Russia

Nowgorod, located between Moscow and St Petersburg. The German war graves organisation http://www.volksbund.de/ advised my ancestor fallen and buried here; however, has no information on condition of cemetery or its graves.

My ancestor: Soldier, Karl ROSS - born 4 October 1908, Niedervorschütz, Hessen – buried 29 July 1941, Uschnja near Nowgorod.

I’m interested in any further information on Cemetery, its exact local, contents, and condition.

Thanks, JOHN

Husarenregiment and Hannoversche Corps 1814 - 1815

CourtenayO — 7 Sep 2006 2:43:58 GMT

Looking for information about my ancestor Ludwig Heise born between 1780 and 1790. Married 1818 in Neuenkirchen, Amt Damme. His name has also been recorded as "de Heise" and "von Heise".

According to a marriage register of 1814 he was a Wachtmeister in the Husarenregiment of Cumberland. On another document we find him in the Hannoversche Corps in 1815, rank of Lieutenant..

Two questions -

Were both these units part of what's known as the King's German Legion? Any tips on where I can learn more about these military units?

And is there any way I can find more data about him from any military records that may be available? We know where he was married in 1818, but no hometown was listed for him and we do not find him in Catholic Church records of his marriage town going back to the 1760s.

Thanks,
Courtenay

Looking for Records for Fußartillerie-Regiment Nr.8, 1903-1907

rjd132 — 7 Jul 2005 7:15:06 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to locate military information on my great-grandfather and would like to get some advice on my best method for proceeding. I apologize for my lack of knowledge on the subject.

Known facts about my great-grandfather:
Born in Rheinland in 1883. (I can not confirm a birthplace, hence my desire to find military records)
Served in Metz from 1903 – 1907 in the Artillery.
(I have more biographical data, but not that pertains to this military inquiry, per se.)

From the Garrison Maps I’ve found for this time period chances are very good this puts him in the Rheinisches Fußartillerie-Regiment Nr.8. Since the other Artillery Regiments in Metz during this time seem to be from the 16th Army Corps.

In the least I’d like to prove that he was part of this regiment. At best I’d like to get something that lists his birthplace, etc, or even better, contains/receive photographs, services history, etc.

Most of the military research I’ve done on other ancestors so far has been through my local FHC. For those ancestors, though, I was working on years prior to the 1860s.
I have yet to locate these type of sources of German Military information for the 1903-1907 timeframe.

As a side note to this, my great-grandfather was injured while in the army. He broke his leg in 1907 and was in an Army hospital for months. I wrote to the German Military Archives with this bit of data, but their reponse seemed to indicate they had no reocrd of this (though I am not sure they even really answered my request for info).

Any advice or suggestions on the best method for proceeding is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Randall

Hohreiter - Ulm, Germany - WWI Officer

Joanne Roth — 18 Aug 2006 12:47:56 GMT

I am trying to find information on a Ludwig HOHREITER who was to have been a high ranking officer during WWI. He is buried, I believe, in Ulm, Germany, in a grave site with two others. I have a photo of this stone should others connect to these lines. There is writing on the back of this photo but it is in the old German script. If anyone would be interested in that I would be more than happy to scan and send it.

Those at this grave site are:
Carl WOLLINSK - 1841-1897
Marie geb. BUCK - 1841-1927
Ludwig HOHREITER - 1861-1948

5. Garde-Regiment zu Fuss

Ken S. — 10 Aug 2006 5:26:40 GMT

It would appear that someone took issue with ALL of my posts here at Ancestry and proceeded to systematically delete them, so I will have to repost about this unit.

My grandfather was apparently a member of the 5. Garde-Regiment zu Fuss during WWI. I am interested in any information about this unit and wouldn't mind hearing from other people who have ancestors who served in this unit.

I also have a copy of the Ehrentafel (Honor Roll) included in the unit's history, and would be willing to do a look up should anyone happen to be researching an ancestor who died while serving with the regiment.

Ken
http://ca.geocities.com/scheffkg.rm/gen.html

German Legion, British Army

bluestockingdaisy — 27 Oct 2006 7:51:54 GMT

Hello. Could someone tell me about the soldiers of the German Legion in the British Army based in Colchester 1856.
Leopold Angel was my husband's Austrian grandfather, a Sergeant, born 1826 in Vienna.
He was naturalised in 1877.
Where can he get records or any other details?
Thank you.

Ehrentafel des 5. Garde-Regiment zu Fuss

Ken S. — 10 Aug 2006 12:15:31 GMT

I have scanned the register of the 4085 members of the 5. Garde-Regiment zu Fuss who died during the First World War and it's available for download here:

http://www.lulu.com/content/267385

Ken
http://ca.geocities.com/scheffkg.rm/gen.html

1889 Photo of German military officer in Ludwigsburg

jacqueturner58 — 29 Jan 2006 11:04:53 GMT

Can anybody help me with this photo from my ggrandmother's Brekle/Meyerback family photo album?
I am attaching the photo, taken by G. Kutenits, in 1889,
and the back of photo with German writing that I cannot understand. Thank you for any help that you might be able to give me. Jacque

Ehrentafel der Kaiserlichen Schutztruppe Kamerun

Ken S. — 10 Aug 2006 12:15:02 GMT

http://ca.geocities.com/scheffkg.rm/kamerun.html

Ken

Hilfe bitte...Friedhof in Beuron

Sonia Graham — 9 Jun 2006 1:09:41 GMT

Several years ago in a hilly area of S. Germany we discovered a small but lonely WW2 German cemetery at the side of a forested road. Some kms on, the road continues to drop steeply down to a T-junction opposite the massive Kloster Beuron, standing on the Danube - (approx 25km west of Sigmaringen).
Does anyone know of this cemetery ? I am curious about the lonely location, it appears to be tended; most of the 24 soldiers buried there died in the early months of 1945. Can anyone help please....?

hinksman

James Lowe Hinksman — 5 Jun 2006 5:50:27 GMT

hi, trying to find information about a Willian Hinksman that was in the german navy maybe a captain time frame about early 1800s

19th Century Service Records

grey_dragoon4 — 29 Aug 2006 4:08:17 GMT

I'm looking for a source for information from the later 19th century for the service records of my great grandfather Wilhelm Friedrick Karl von Negelein who emmigrated to the U.S. in Nov. 1900. I would also like any information on his brothers Gerhard Wilhelm August von Negelein, and Alfred Otto Alexander von Negelein. The photographs I have of them in uniform appear to be cavalry style. They were from Oldenburg, and Alfred was a renowned horse trainer who was jumping horses at 80. Thank you for any assistance.

1st Wesphalian Artillery Regiment

Bob — 28 Sep 2005 4:18:19 GMT

Does anyone have information or know where I may obtain it pertaining to the 1st Wesphalian Artillery Regiment (Prussia) during the period 1808 - 1810.

Identify German military unit, WW1

miepedapuss — 5 May 2006 5:34:35 GMT

Enlargement of photo shows possible unit markings. "E" (Script) with roman numeral below on shoulder. Cuff and collar markings and "special" device at base of helmet "spike". 35 individuals, including one officer. Unit may be from Frankfurt or Flensburg areas.
Also have WW2 photos of relatives in uniform.

German War(s)/Battles in 1848-49:Baden-Baden??

sheri — 23 Mar 2006 6:31:22 GMT

hi all- looking for info.records,sites,etc re:the war(s) or battles fought in Germany,possibly Baden-Baden during 1848 to &/or 1849: specifically looking for a soldier,Gottfired Schnepper born March 1836 Baden-Baden: he emmigrated to US in 1854,from LeHaver to New Orleans. he married 1- Anna Martin (b 1838) in Germany, they had 4 children,she d in Indiana,USA.
would love any help in how to research this info, this is the only info ove been able to find in & years of research, so id love to be able to foloow it up.
thanx in advance to anyone who can help!
Sheri in IL

Franco-Prussian War Service Records

Charles Fisher — 17 Mar 2006 2:30:22 GMT

My great grandfather, John Nepumuk Kneer, was a soldier in the Franco-Prussian War, presumably in the Royal-Wurttemberg Army. A representative from the Baden-Wurttemberg archives at Stuttgart says that any search for servicerecords at the archives requires information on his military unit (regiment, company). In the absence of such service information, what are some possible research strategies that might identify his service records? Thanks.

Die Gefallenen des Reserve-Infanterie-Regts. 93

Ken S. — 10 Aug 2006 12:14:15 GMT

The regimental history of the RIR 93 has a a list of c. 3,000 men who died while serving with the unit; I have made scans of this section of the book which is available here:

http://www.lulu.com/content/249598

I'd be happy to answer questions about the unit or search for a name; however, as the list is compiled by company and chronologically, I will not do a name search--I must have a date of death or company.

Ken
http://ca.geocities.com/scheffkg.rm/gen.html

Dragoner Regiment Konigin Olga no.25 1881-84

SChapp52 — 19 Feb 2006 5:02:29 GMT

I have a photo of my ggrandfather while he was in the Imperial German Army 1881-1884. He imigrated to America circa 1886. This regiment was near Ludwigsburg.
Is there more information on this regiment that I can research somewhere? I can send a copy of the photo to those that are interested via the internet.

Help with identification of WW1 uniform (German)

charneyjo — 5 Feb 2006 2:13:25 GMT

Hi

I have just been given a photo of my great, great grandfather who was German and I assume this is a uniform from when he was in WW1 (he was a policeman, I think, in 'regular' life).

Can any of you experts out there tell me anything about the uniform? I have no information at all.

Thanks in advance!

Majchszak b 1833

prohwer — 11 Feb 2006 7:17:45 GMT

My gggrandfather, Jacob Majchszak was b 1833 in Germany, he had a brother who died there. He married Veronica Makoska/Micoskie. It is said that he went to the Kaiser's Military School. Does anyone know what that was?
He was in the army during the time his son Stanislaus was born 1871, because he came home after that.

Does anyone have information on this family?

Pat

Prussian Officers

Bruce Hanneman — 19 Jul 2005 3:37:44 GMT

I am trying to locate information on the Prussian Officer Corp from 1870-1890. I am trying to find the names of Colonels and Generals during that time frame. My interest is in trying to find the name of a Prussian General that was killed during this time frame (probably the 1880's) by another Prussian officer, probably a Colonel. Or so the story goes. This may all be a family legend, but it's worth some research on my part.
Thanks,
Bruce Hanneman

searching albert kumm family

carole vaughan — 15 Feb 2003 6:28:56 GMT

I am searching for records of my grandfather Albert Kumm bornOct 5 1874 in Stettin Germany and also living in Hettin Germany. His parents were Wilhelm and Ernestine kumm. He married Emma Naatz born Jan. 27 1878 Her parents were Wilhelm Naatz and Wilhelmine Wolfe. They had four children Otto, Elfrieda, Erna, and Harold. They came to the U.S.A in Jan. 1909.and settled in Buffalo N.Y.Some relatives in Germany were Mittelstadt, Sell and Dittman.Anyone having any information to share would be more than welcome.Hoping to hear from anyone who might be of help in finding something of my family. Best Wishes to all on a similar search. Carole Kumm Vaughan

old photos

katie — 26 Sep 2005 8:12:05 GMT

I need some help identifying some old cabinet cards I have aquired. Almost all of them are German and a couple of them are American. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. Just email me and I will send you pictures of them. Thanks,
Katie

adoption 1953

Lynn Birdsong — 5 Jan 2006 11:10:14 GMT

I was born November 11 1953 in Kaiserslautern, i was born Peter Mikel Schneider, i was adopted by Wiliam and Evelyn Tyler(now deceased). my birth mother was Marianne Katharina Elisabetha Schneider.....Hilfsarbeiterin, protestantisch,wohnhaft in Kaiserslautern. I was told i may have siblings there, If anyone can please help me with any information i would truly be greatful.

German Navy

Cindy Schmechel — 17 Jul 2005 3:24:54 GMT

Where do I find old German Navy lists? I have a Great Grandfather who supposedly was in the German Navy prior to emmigrating to the US. The years of service would be before 1880. Do such lists exist & how can I access them?
Thanks.

Armed Guard List for Wilhelm I 1871-1888

Mary Gilbert — 16 Jun 2005 9:01:10 GMT

Does anyone know how I can obtain a list of Armed Guards for Wilhelm I? I know that my great-grandfather served as an armed guard probably between 1870-1880. William Julius Rohloff of Prussia.

WW1 German Arrmy

Harry Hirschinger — 31 May 2005 8:59:43 GMT

My father Herman Hirschinger was from Nurenburg. He was in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. It was the first time Tanks were used September 1916.
Can anyone help to find records of that battle?

German records for WW I service

Jason Harris — 31 May 2005 6:24:44 GMT

Does anyone know how to find these on the internet? I have a great grandfather named Jakob Liener who we know served on the western front for Germany in WW 1 and have a pic but like more information on him and his service.

Rogalsky, Charles - Prussian Lieutenant

nancy_hanes — 5 Feb 2005 5:29:04 GMT

Wonder if anyone knows how I can find out military info on the above b. 1856 in Prussia and served (supposedly) in Kaiser Wilhelm's Palace Guard. He emigrated to US in 1881.

Need help identifying a german medal

brynels — 16 Apr 2004 12:01:35 GMT

My grandfather passed away a couple years ago and recently we found his medals from when he was in the U.S. army in World War ll. In the box with them was a medal with german writing on it. I have been trying to look at site with German medals on the web but have not been able to find any like this one. I am wondering what the medal was given for and is it a World War ll medal or from an earlier war. His ancestors were from the Prussia area and came to the U.S. in the 1870's. I was wondering if it could be one of theirs or did he bring it back as a souvenier. My grandma has no idea where it came from so anyone can help it would be appreciated. One side says: Mitt Gott(top) Fur kaiser &reich(middle). The other looks like it says Fur ?urf & Muterland in the middle and Mitt Gott again at the top. I attached a picture of one side.

Any ex-German WWII POW's who were held at Camp Lincoln, near Cawker City, Kansas?

gerejean — 26 May 2006 9:23:08 GMT

My husband's father used to go to the camp between Downs and Cawker City, Kansas to get men to work on their farm. He is interested in corresponding with anyone who may have been at the camp. He has fond memories of the men who worked for his father during WWII.

Bromberg Military Unit in 1807

Galen Pieper — 29 Dec 2004 12:30:02 GMT

Translation of an Evangelische Kirche Bromberg microfilm from the LDS reveals that my great-great-great grandfather, Daniel Zakrzewski, was married in Bromberg, Posen on 20 March 1807. He was at that time a Sargent in the Polnisch Depo-Battalion (no number of regiment given). Some Pruissian military films that I seen already microfilmed for Bromberg quit at the year 1806. Since Napolean defeated Prussia in 1806-1807 and Bromberg is said to have become under the administration of the Grand Duch of Warsaw already in 1807, would my ancestor truly be in a Polish military battalion or not? The officer of the regiment was a Captain Von Scharnolensky (approx. translation) who came to the clergy with a license/note for this marriage. Any hints on who had jurisdiction (Prussian or Polish) of this army and what the regiment # might be would be greatly appreciated. Galen Pieper

Help identifying pre-WWI uniforms

jg_russell — 16 Oct 2004 7:15:32 GMT

I have a set of photographs of my great grandfather, Hugo Ernst Geissler, in his pre-WWI uniforms as a member of the Imperial German Army. One photograph (these can be found online at http://www.pbase.com/jgr/geissler) identifies his unit as the 9th Company, Grenadier-Regt. König Friedrich I (4.Ostpreußisches) Nr.5. Two others have him in two very different uniforms. Another is a close-up of the crest on the dress helmet.

Another appears to be earlier (no fancy horsehair on the helmet) and the last has him seated amidst his troops in Danzig.

I'd like to determine as much as I can from those uniforms and photographs, and to see if there's any way of getting more information about his unit(s). I know the Prussian Army records were destroyed in 1945, but surely there is something still available...?

Can anyone help?

-- jgr

Neil Thomas Baker (1921-1944)

Djw_Genealogy — 29 Jan 2006 8:19:27 GMT

Im looking for military information on my great uncle. Pictures, histories, etc. From what I remember that my mom told me that Uncle Tom was killed in WWII when his plane was shot down in Germany. Please help. Please email me at Rodeogirl73@Yahoo.com
Thank you!

looking for a WWII German army officer

riccardo — 15 Oct 2004 6:33:31 GMT

Hello listers,
I'm new here. I'm looking for Franciscus TYBUS, he was a Polish officer in the German army during WWII.
He was in charge of the customs of Brennero (border line between Italy and Austria)
He was born somewhere in the north of Poland around 1920 and he died of malaria around 1945/1946, between Rome and Florence.
As I have not many info, I would like to know where the last name comes from (what town?), and where I can look for his military records.
This is because his daughter, who never knew his father, would like to find his tombstone where to put a flower.
Any suggestions and info are accepted.
Thanks in advance
Riccardo

Need help finding German ancestor who fought in American Civil War

lmemery_1 — 3 Jun 2004 3:59:29 GMT

I am looking for the service records of a German ancestor, Augustus Kuehn, who came to America to fight for the Union in the Civil War. Since his name is fairly common and can be spelled a number of ways, I am having trouble locating his specific records. Is there a way to search specifically for German citizens who fought in the war?

Leibregiment zu Pferd around 1710 (Hessen-Darmstadt)

bze — 4 May 2006 9:24:32 GMT

Does anyone know where I might find some info on the Leibregiment zu Pferd a cavalry unit of Hessen-Darmstadt around 1710? More specifically Hauptmann Georg Heinrich von Vashold's company?

In 1710 my 6th Great Grandfather, (Johann) Georg Ernst Eberling, was part of this unit.

A friend in Germany has checked at the Staatsarchiv Darmstadt and had no luck in finding anything.

Thanks,
Brian Z. Eberling

Nassau military questions (mostly Napoleonic)

bze — 4 May 2006 9:24:32 GMT

Does anyone know a good source for information on the military of Nassau from around 1710 to around 1820? Three of my direct ancestors (according to various church records) were in the military there (my 4th, 5th & 6th Great Grandfathers). Two were drummers (different eras).

Does anyone know what the contingent battalion stationed in Dillenburg was? Was it part of a bigger unit?

One ancestor was a drummer in the "2nd Regiment in Breda" when he married in 1793. Is this the same 2nd Regiment as the one that fought for Napoleon later and then fought against him?

Anyone know where to look for muster rolls or some other type of records from Napoleonic times? The 2nd left their musicians behind when they defected from Napoleons army & they were imprisioned along with the injured 2nd troops. Are there any kind of prision records out there for Bayonne where they were held?

Thanks,
Brian Eberling

Military List of 1691; towns near Lesum (near Bremen)

Valerie Karvoski — 12 Sep 2004 11:37:21 GMT

Hello. Included on my website are 3 pages that contain lists of men (16 years and older) who were available for military service in 1691/ 1693, in Lesum (near Bremen), and other nearby towns. Many surnames. The URL for the first page is:
http://www.angelfire.com/va/ValsGenealogyPage/militarylist.h... .

Great Grandfather

CChapin — 8 Sep 2004 7:00:43 GMT

This goes along with my previous posting. I was wondering where I could find information on these german soldiers? I would like to find as much info as possible if anyone knows about Valter Meyer or where I could find anything about him it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! CChapin

Great grandfather's History

njladera — 13 Aug 2004 12:52:06 GMT

I'm trying to locate any information on Albert Stahl. He served in WWII in either the German Air Force or the German Army. I have not info on his birth or death except he died between 1950-1956. He lived in Ulm Germany around 1941. If anyone knows any info or how I could go about looking for German military records that would be great. Thanks
Nicole Ladera

relatives

adrian_stiehl — 18 Oct 2002 10:10:20 GMT

Stiehl originated Dresden - germany