German WW-I Unit History

Luke · 09-27-2001, 10:15 PM

After posting a request for help in identifying the unit markings on my 1910 DWM Military, I received several helpful answers from Forum members. Also, I have been able to find supporting data in Jan Still's "Imperial Lugers" and on the Internet.

So, it seems my Luger was issued to the 6th Reserve Dragoon Regiment, Company 2, Luger #6.

Does anyone know of a good book or Internet site which traces or outlines the locations and times in which the different German Army units fought? It would be interesting to learn where and when this Luger might have found itself in WW-I.

Or, is this the impossible dream?

Thanks, in advance, for any help you might be able to offer.

Luke

Ad Yeaman · 09-28-2001, 02:38 PM

Interesting question. a google search of "german army 1914-1918" brought up a ton of sites; the most on point seemed to me to be http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~maampo/militaer/milindex.html> (Hope I got it right) Let us know what you find out about your pistol's adventures. Ad.

Ad Yeaman · 09-28-2001, 03:25 PM

Hi Ad.!

many thanks for your kind email. I'm not sure which of the two sites you are

referring to: the Imperial German or the Austro-Hungarian army site?

As far as I am aware there is no single published regimental history but the

history of the regiment is contained as an appendix to the regimental

history of the 19th Oldenburg Dragoons: "Das Oldenburgische

Dragoner-Regiment Nr.19 im Weltkriege" by Franz DÃ?Â¶ring von Gottberg,

Stalling; Oldenburg 1937. The regiment was formed at mobilisation in August

1914 and based on a cadre of the regular 19th Oldenburg Dragoon Regiment

with a staff and three squadrons numbered 1. - 3. and attached to

Generalleutnant von Bahrfeldt's 19th Reserve-Division as the divisional

cavalry regiment. 19th Reserve-Division was a part of X. Reserve-Korps

(General der Infanterie von Kirchbach) of Generaloberst von BÃ?Â¼low's 2nd

Army. The regiment remained with the 19th Reserve-Division until 1916 when

the regimental staff was disbanded and only the 3rd squadron remained in the

division. 1st squadron went to the 208th Infantry Division and 2nd squadron

to the 25th Landwehr-Division. The regiment was uniformed as per the 19th

Oldenburg Dragoon regiment but without that regiment's cipher plus a green

"R" on the helmet cover.

I hope this is of some help.

Best regards

Glenn

Luke · 09-30-2001, 07:30 AM

09-27-2001, 10:15 PM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	German WW-I Unit History After posting a request for help in identifying the unit markings on my 1910 DWM Military, I received several helpful answers from Forum members. Also, I have been able to find supporting data in Jan Still's "Imperial Lugers" and on the Internet. So, it seems my Luger was issued to the 6th Reserve Dragoon Regiment, Company 2, Luger #6. Does anyone know of a good book or Internet site which traces or outlines the locations and times in which the different German Army units fought? It would be interesting to learn where and when this Luger might have found itself in WW-I. Or, is this the impossible dream? Thanks, in advance, for any help you might be able to offer. Luke

09-28-2001, 02:38 PM	#2
Ad Yeaman User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: German WW-I Unit History Interesting question. a google search of "german army 1914-1918" brought up a ton of sites; the most on point seemed to me to be http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~maampo/militaer/milindex.html> (Hope I got it right) Let us know what you find out about your pistol's adventures. Ad.

09-28-2001, 03:25 PM	#3
Ad Yeaman User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: German WW-I Unit History Hi Ad.! many thanks for your kind email. I'm not sure which of the two sites you are referring to: the Imperial German or the Austro-Hungarian army site? As far as I am aware there is no single published regimental history but the history of the regiment is contained as an appendix to the regimental history of the 19th Oldenburg Dragoons: "Das Oldenburgische Dragoner-Regiment Nr.19 im Weltkriege" by Franz DÃ?Â¶ring von Gottberg, Stalling; Oldenburg 1937. The regiment was formed at mobilisation in August 1914 and based on a cadre of the regular 19th Oldenburg Dragoon Regiment with a staff and three squadrons numbered 1. - 3. and attached to Generalleutnant von Bahrfeldt's 19th Reserve-Division as the divisional cavalry regiment. 19th Reserve-Division was a part of X. Reserve-Korps (General der Infanterie von Kirchbach) of Generaloberst von BÃ?Â¼low's 2nd Army. The regiment remained with the 19th Reserve-Division until 1916 when the regimental staff was disbanded and only the 3rd squadron remained in the division. 1st squadron went to the 208th Infantry Division and 2nd squadron to the 25th Landwehr-Division. The regiment was uniformed as per the 19th Oldenburg Dragoon regiment but without that regiment's cipher plus a green "R" on the helmet cover. I hope this is of some help. Best regards Glenn

09-30-2001, 07:30 AM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Many thanks for your help, Ad. (EOM)