Welcome to the page of the Sturm-Bataillon Nr.5(Rohr) reenactment group of the Great War Association. We are a group of dedicated World War 1 enthusiasts that portray the 2d Kompanie of Germany's premier Assault Battalion during the 1st World War through Living History events at a 76+ acre recreated WW1 Trench system.
The Sturm-Btl Nr. 5 (Rohr) through the GWA in Newville, PA, is committed to preserving the past through World War 1 reenactments. Twice a year, in April and November we participate in reenacting the 1st World War in a 76+ acre private battlefield that is an extensive trench network with 500-1000 participants making up both Allied and C
The Sturm-Btl Nr. 5 (Rohr) through the GWA in Newville, PA, is committed to preserving the past through World War 1 reenactments. Twice a year, in April and November we participate in reenacting the 1st World War in a 76+ acre private battlefield that is an extensive trench network with 500-1000 participants making up both Allied and Central Powers in 1918. By staging these reenactments, the group can get a glimpse into the experiences of soldiers and during that tumultuous period. The group utilizes accurate period reproduction uniforms, weapons, and other props to create a detailed experience for the members. These reenactments allow future generations to connect with and understand the struggles and sacrifices made by those who lived through WW1. Through this organization, the past is brought to life and honored in a unique way that both educates and entertains the participants.
Starting in 1976, Our unit, 2nd Kompanie, is a tightly-knit and industrious group that values professionalism, diligence, and enjoyment. We expect all members to uphold these standards and actively contribute to the unit's success, rather than just being passive participants. As one of the most experienced units on the German side, we
Starting in 1976, Our unit, 2nd Kompanie, is a tightly-knit and industrious group that values professionalism, diligence, and enjoyment. We expect all members to uphold these standards and actively contribute to the unit's success, rather than just being passive participants. As one of the most experienced units on the German side, we prioritize both appearance and behavior. This means that we have a strict vetting process and probationary period of one year or two events, during which the unit votes on new members. However, this is just a method to ensure that we have an enthusiastic and committed team. We work diligently and engage in "kameradschaft", such as having a beer and telling jokes, to unwind after a hard day.
Although it may seem like a rigorous process, it's actually a method aimed at guaranteeing that we acquire individuals who are passionate and committed to our unit. As a team, we exert a lot of effort while also having fun together. If you think this sounds like a good fit for you, please don't hesitate to contact us, and we'll assist you in preparing your Kit.
The general load out we carry. Being that we have an extensive bunker space we often do not need greatcoats or the zelt pins and rope or any cold weather gear, except for maybe long johns in November. Being that we do our events at Newville, the terrain is harsh. There is a lot of shale and it beats up gear and uniforms. We also make some concession on authenticity because some items are just
1. M1915 Tunic and Feldmutze( Field hat)
2. Boots, either Swiss Mtn boots from the 1940/50s or Repro French Mle 1912/15. Newville is tough on boots.
3. White service shirt, 2 is best
4. M1907 stone grey trousers with leather knee patches
5. Putees, Feldgrau, black or grey wool.
6. Wool Socks 3-4 pair is nice.
7 and 8 French Breadbags, not required but very nice for carrying in all your stuff.
9 Brown 1909 leather belt with prussian buckle and belt loop set.
10 Steel Helmet M1916. Original or repro, Original preferred, shells can be found for $125 and for another $40 you can fix it.
11 Zeltbahn
12 German Breadbag 1914 or later
13 M1915 gasmask bag, bag only, used to carry more stuff.
14 WW2 Luftwaffe styl
20. Bedding, German style Sheets with wool blanket rolled up.
21. Trench knife with 2nd company knot
22. 84/98na Bayonet (ww2 Style is same)
23. Eating items. I use original french mess set and a British cooker. Rohr lived in the rear not in the trenches.
24. P-08 Luger, each company had 16 artillery style lugers.
25. 1895 Herble Flare gun, not required but nice to have
26. DM 1915 Wire cutters
28. Feldpost box, to hide your keys, phone, and wallet etc.
29. Handtowel and soap
30/31. Mess tin and assault pack
32. Pioneer Shovel Carrier
33. Pioneer shovel, w/ rivets.
Enlisted
Pion. JANSEN Hermann 1915-06-08 Givenchy
Pion. PASEMANN Werner 1915-06-08 Givenchy; Reislingen, Helmstedt Preußen 253
Gefr. DEHNERI Hans 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst
Pion. DÖSCHER Diedrich 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy Vermisst Braake, Delmenhorst Preußen 266
Pion. GAUDER Robert 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst; Wenden, Braunschweig Preußen 266
Gefr. KORNFELD Robert 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy Vermisst Soest, Arnsberg Preußen 266
Pion. MEYER Franz 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy Kolkwitz, Cottbus Preußen 266
Pion. MEYER V. Wilhelm 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst Garksen, Celle Preußen 266
Pion. MEYER VI Hermann 1915-06-17 Souchez, Braunschweig Preußen 266 & 309
Pion. MICHELS Karl 1915-06-17 Souchez, Vermisst 29.9.92 Rüstringen, Oldenburg Preußen 266 & 1534 MIA 6/15, declared KIA 1919
Pion. MÜLLER Wilhelm 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy, Ülzen, Lüneburg Preußen 266 Second entry on Preußen 1310, 12/18
Pion. MÜLLER I. Hermann 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst 17.08.97 Bardeleben, Haldensleben Preußen 266 & 1310 266 Location is Papenburg, Lingen
Gefr. ORICHEL Bernhard 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst Minden i. W. Preußen 266
Pion. POMY Ernst 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy, Rodenberg, Rinteln Preußen 266
Pion. ROHLFS Hermann 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst, Sande, Jever Preußen 266
Pion. SAßMANN Josef 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy Weitmar, Gelsenkirchen Preußen 266
Pion. SCHMEYER Eduard 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst, Klorsee, Butjadingen Preußen 266 SCHWIDDESSEN Wilhelm 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst
Pion. TRUMP Karl 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst London Preußen 266
Pion. VÖGE Wilhelm 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy, Schmeiwarden, Butjadingen Preußen 266
Pion. WEBER II. Heinrich 1915-06-17 Souchez Vermisst, Brunkensen, Holzminden Preußen 266
Gefr. WENDT Friedrich 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy, Osterwieck, Halberstadt Preußen 266
Pion. HEIDER Otto 1915-06-23 Tournai, Kriegslaz. B / IX. A.K. Verwundet 17.06.1915 Souchez Wermelskirchen, Lennep Preußen 266 & 293 Heavily Wounded on P.list 266, DOWs
Pion. WITT Georg 1915-07-03 Köln, Festungslaz. Abt. 3 infolge Krankheit Preußen 294 Listed as 3.K Pion Ers Bn 10
Pion. DIERKING Gustav 1915-07-26 Fampoux tödlich verunglückt Hannover Preußen 294
Uffz. DÄHNE Hermann 1915-10-12 Schratzmännele, Littel, Oldenburg Preußen 363
Pion. MAIBUHR Wilhelm 1915-10-12 Schratzmännele, Barth, Stralsund Preußen 363
Uffz. PÖHLER Friedrich 1915-10-12 Schratzmännele, Autendorf, Grafsch. Schaumburg Preußen 65 & 363 Member of 1.K 10.Pion Lwnd 10/14
Gefr. WOLLERSEN Wilhelm 1915-10-12 Schratzmännele, 31.07.95 Hannover, Preußen 363 Only Listed as Serious Wounds, poss DOW
Pion. HAMERS Bernhard 1915-12-27 Hirzstein, Everswinkel, Warendorf Preußen 437
Pion. HAUPT Hubert 1915-12-27 Hirzstein FeldLaz 14, Lendersdorf, Düren Preußen 437 & 448 Heavily Wounded on P.List 437, DOW at FL14
Pion. STEIN II. Franz 1915-12-29 Rufach, Landwehr-Feldlaz. 14 Verwundet 27.12.1915 Hirzstein Padberg, Brilon Preußen 437 & 448 DOW
Pion. CLEMENZ II. Hermann 1916-01-08 Hirzstein, Leipzig-Eutritzsch Preußen 439
Pion. DENNINGHOFF Otto 1916-01-08 Hirzstein
Pion. STRATHMANN Wilhelm 1916-01-08 Hirzstein; Cöln-Ehrenfeld Preußen 439
Uffz. WULBRAND Hermann 1916-01-08 Hirzstein; Friedewalde, Minden Preußen 439
Pion. PASTOR Johann 1916-01-10 Rufach, Landwehr-Feldlaz. 14 Verwundet 08.01.1916 Hirzstein Laurensberg, Jülich Preußen 439 & 458 DOW
Pion. HAUPT Hubert 1915-12-27 Hirzstein FeldLaz 14; Lendersdorf, Düren Preußen 437 & 448 Heavily Wounded on P.List 437, DOW at FL14
Pion. STEIN II. Franz 1915-12-29 Rufach, Landwehr-Feldlaz. 14 Verwundet 27.12.1915 Hirzstein; Padberg, Brilon Preußen 437 & 448 DOW
Pion. CLEMENZ II. Hermann 1916-01-08 Hirzstein; Leipzig-Eutritzsch Preußen 439
Pion. DENNINGHOFF Otto 1916-01-08 Hirzstein
Pion. STRATHMANN Wilhelm 1916-01-08 Hirzstein; Cöln-Ehrenfeld Preußen 439
Uffz. WULBRAND Hermann 1916-01-08 Hirzstein Friedewalde; Minden Preußen 439
Pion. PASTOR Johann 1916-01-10 Rufach, Landwehr-Feldlaz. 14 Verwundet 08.01.1916 Hirzstein; Laurensberg, Jülich Preußen 439 & 458 DOW
Uffz. PETERS Hans 1916-01-22 Colmar, Reservelaz. Verwundet 27.12.1915 Hirzstein; Stade Preußen 437 & 511 Heavy Wounds Jan/16, DOW April/16
Pion. HEERMANN Heinrich 1916-02-23 Herbebois; Rauxel, Dortmund Preußen 492
Pion. JAHN Otto 1916-02-23 Herbebois; Wieda, Blankenburg Preußen 492
Pion. SCHÄFER II. Anton 1916-02-23 Herbebois; St. Johann-Nitz, Mayen Preußen 492
Pion. STRUCK Franz 1916-02-23 Herbebois; Korswandt, Usedom Preußen 492
Uffz. BLÖMER Josef 1916-02-23 Herbebois; Dinklage, Vechta Preußen 492
Pion. MARKUSCHEWSKI Ladislaus 1916-02-27 Nouillon-Pont, Feldlaz. 9 / II. A.K. Verwundet 23.02.1916 Herbebois; Linnowitz, Löbau Preußen 437 & 492 Died of Wounds
Pion. KRÄMER I. Josef 1916-03-02 Douaumont südlich
Pion. KRÄMER II. Wilhelm 1916-03-02 Douaumont südlich; Krautscheidermühle, Neuwied Preußen 437 & 630 Light Wounded on P.List 437, KIA-MIA PL630
Uffz RICHARDT Lorenz 1916-03-02 Douaumont südlich; Struth, Mühlhausen i. Thür. Preußen 492
Pion. STOLLENWERK Hermann 1916-03-02 südlich Douaumont Vermisst; Buschem, Aachen Preußen 492 Listed as KIA on Master list
Pion. WEINGARTEN Gottfried 1916-03-02 südlich Douaumont Vermisst; Cöln-Mülheim Preußen 492 Listed as KIA on Master list
Pion. WEINS Matthias 1916-03-02 südlich Douaumont
Pion. BAJORATH Karl 1916-03-10 Ornes; Lehrte, Burgdorf Preußen 492
Pion. GROßMANN II. Hubert 1916-03-12 südlich Douaumont; Basberg, Daun Preußen 492
Pion. HENKENIUS Friedrich 1916-04-20 Verdun; Tietelsen, Höxter Preußen 525
Vfw. WEIß Wilhelm 1916-05-07 Fort Douaumont; Cöln Preußen 542
Uffz. LEMBERG Alfred 1916-05-08 Douaumont; Dortmund Preußen 266, 363, & 542 Lwound- 266, HvyWoun-363, KIA-542
Uffz. WEGMANN Josef 1916-05-08 Fort Douaumont; Garthe, Cloppenburg Preußen 542
Pion. ADOMEIT Heinrich 1916-05-08 Fort Douaumont Vermisst; Neusatzscheer, Heydekrug Preußen 542
Pion. BEYEN Heinrich 1916-05-08 Fort Douaumont; Wickrath, Grevenbroich Preußen 542 Initially reported Missing 29.05.16
Pion. BOLTEN Wilhelm 1916-05-08 Fort Douaumont; Prummern, Geilenkirchen Preußen 542
Pion. BORST Richard va den 1916-05-08 Fort Douaumont; M.-Gladbach Preußen 542 & 566 Initially reported Missing 29.05.16
Pion. VIETH Anton 1916-05-12 Longuyon, Klosterlaz. Verwundet 07.05.1916 Fort Douaumont; Großen Eder, Warburg Preußen 542
Pion. RUHRIG Tillmann 1916-05-21 Halle a.d. Saale, Hilfslaz. Ev. Vereinshaus Verwundet 02.03.1916 Fort Douaumont; Niedermerz, Jülich Preußen 492 & 566 LWnds 3/16, two entries as wounded 2d is 566
Uffz. MINDORF Johann 1916-06-05 Fort Vaux; Artlenburg, Lüneburg Preußen 53 & 564 LWnd 10/14, member of 1.K 10 pioneer
Pion. SCHMIDT August 1915-06-17 Petit Vimy; Wanne Preußen 266 Pion. KOPHAL Leo 1916-06-23 Fleury, Dorf Vermisst; Lüneburg Preußen 574
Uffz. OETKEN Georg 1916-06-23 Fleury, Dorf Vermisst; Gruppenbührener Moor, Delmenhorst Preußen 574
Uffz. SCHWENKE Wilhelm 1916-06-23 Fleury, Dorf Vermisst; Beddingen, Wolfenbüttel Preußen 574 Pion. TRABHARDT Heinrich 1916-06-23 Fleury, Dorf; Hannover Preußen 574
Pion. BÖDDICKER Gottlieb 1916-06-23 Fleury, Dorf; Arnsberg Preußen 574
Uffz. BRINKMANN Albert 1916-06-23 Fleury, Dorf Vermisst; Bremen Preußen 574
Gefr. GILSON Wilhelm 1916-07-11 Fort Souville; Goslar, Jülich Preußen 595
Pion. LÖRBACH Josef 1916-07-11 Fort Souville Vermisst
Pion. OSTHOFF Clemens 1916-07-11 Fort Souville Vermisst; Hengstey, Hagen Preußen 595
Pion. REISEMANN Linus 1916-07-11 Fort Souville; Selka, Schmölln Preußen 595 & 211 LWnd, 04/15 member of 2.K. 24.Pion
Pion. TACK Wilhelm 1916-07-11 Fort Souville Vermisst; Leer Preußen 595 Listed as KIA on Master list
Pion. BRÜGGEMANN Heinrich 1916-07-11 Fort Souville Vermisst; Hofstedt, Bochum Preußen 595 Pion. HARTUNG Alois 1916-08-01 Souville-Schlucht; Schwetzingen, Mannheim Preußen 611
Pion. HEFFELS Hermann 1916-08-01 Souville-Schlucht; Pütt, Heinsberg Preußen 611
Pion. KUJAWINSKY Stanislaus 1916-08-01 Souville-Schlucht; Zlenica, Schroda Preußen 611
Gefr. PIEPENBRINK Fritz 1916-08-01 Souville-Schlucht Vermisst; Barmen Preußen 611
Pion. BEDNORZ Paul 1916-08-01 Souville-Schlucht; Xiondslas, Gleiwitz Preußen 611
Uffz. WEBER Wilhelm 1916-08-03 Montmédy, Kriegslaz. Verwundet 01.08.1916 Souville-Schlucht; Wetter, Hagen Preußen 611 & 626 DOW
Pion. JECK Hermann 1916-08-05 Souville-Schlucht; Essen Preußen 611
Uffz. MATHLAGE Bernhard 1916-08-05 Souville-Schlucht Vermisst; Löningen, Cloppenburg Preußen 266, 492, & 611 HWnd-492 3/15, Lwnd 7/15, MIA 8/16
Uffz. HORN Johann 1916-08-07 Azannes, Feldlaz. 193 Verwundet 01.08.1916 Souville-Schlucht; Schwanheim, Höchst a. M. Preußen 611
Pion. KRASKE Rudolf 1916-08-15 Souville-Schlucht; Gr. Tromnau, Marienwerder Preußen 611 Died of Wounds
Pion. KAHL Paul 1916-11-17 Hardaumont-Rücken Vermisst; Elisenfelde, Meseritz Preußen 698 Pion. OPPENHÄUSER Georg 1916-11-17 Hardaumont-Rücken; Braubach, St. Goar Preußen 698 Pion. POTSCHKA Franz 1917-01-24 Doncourt-Wald tödlich verunglückt 16.11.96 Essen Preußen 755
Vfw. KUCK Wilhelm 1917-06-29 Höhe 304 / Verdun Vermisst
Pion. SPUCK Peter 1917-06-29 Höhe 304 / Verdun Vermisst 08.08.97; Bommersheim, Obertaunus Preußen 893
Pion. LUTROPP Ludwig 1917-07-04 Höhe 304 / Verdun; Ergste, Iserlohn Preußen 893
Vfw. MEYER Richard 1917-07-04 Höhe 304 / Verdun; 10.01.92 Langeleben, Helmstedt Preußen 893 Pion. STRIEHN Heinrich 1917-07-04 Höhe 304 / Verdun; 14.10.97 Ilversgehofen, Erfurt Preußen 893 Pion. HIRSCHFELD Ernst 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald; 28.02.94 Rosenberg Preußen 966
Pion. KRISCHER Hubert 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Düsseldorf Preußen 966
Gefr. LUDOLF Wilhelm 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Iserlohn Preußen 1137 & 1154 Lists from 1918,
Gefr. RAIWA Clemens 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Bielschowitz, Hindenburg Preußen 966
Pion. SCHREIBER Karl 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Reinwasser Preußen 960
Pion. UNTERHALT Heinrich 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Ehringhausen, Lippstadt Preußen 966
Pion. WOLTERS Karl 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Terbeeg, Erkelenz Preußen 966
Pion. ZASTROW Kurt 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Berlin Preußen 966
Gefr. ARNOLD Karl 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst
Pion. BREUER Wilhelm 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Elberfeld Preußen 946
Pion. BRODERS Josef 1917-09-24 Chaume-Wald Vermisst; Matzerath, Erkelenz Preußen 966
Gefr. WIEGERT Bernhard 1917-09-27 Mangiennes, Hauptverbandplatz Verwundet 24.09.1917 Chaume-Wald; 09.12.84 Uscikowo, Obornik Preußen 498 & 868 Conflicting info, maybe MIA
Pion. CHRISTMANN Wilhelm 1917-12-26 Bezonvaux (nordwestl.); Gersweiler Preußen 856 Only listing found was for wounds on06.12.1917
Pion. ECKHARDT Erich 1917-12-26 Bezonvaux (nordwestl.) Vermisst
Gefr. MEYER Otto 1917-12-26 Bezonvaux (nordwestl.) Vermisst; Altensalzwedel Preußen 1026
Pion. SACKENHEIM Franz 1917-12-26 Bezonvaux (nordwestl.); Essen Preußen 1036
Pion. SCHARES Nikolaus 1917-12-26 Bezonvaux (nordwestl.) Vermisst; Dauwelshausen, Bitburg Preußen 1036
Pion. SCHNAUBERT Julius 1917-12-26 Bezonvaux (nordwestl.)
Pion. HAGEDORN Josef 1918-02-14 Carignan, Kriegslaz. 13. A.K. Verwundet; 31.12.1917 Falkenburg (Übungsplatz) Wesel, Rees Preußen 1041 Reported MIA on 1041, found at KL, DOW
Pion. REETZ Josef 1918-03-21 St. Quentin; Tütz, Dt. Krone Preußen 1125
Pion. ROGOSINSKI Josef 1918-03-21 St. Quentin Vermisst; Kowalick, Strasburg Preußen 1125
Pion. VOIGT Karl 1918-03-21 St. Quentin
Uffz. GRIMM Willy 1918-03-23 Toulle - Offoy (Straße); Straßburg Preußen 611 & 1125 Heavily Wounded once before, 19.08.1916
Pion. RHEIN Hermann 1918-03-28 Faverolles; Recklinghausen Preußen 1125, 1153, 1170 Listed as HvyWnd 04/18, then MIA 06/18, then KIA
Pion. BÜRSCHEL Max 1918-04-13 Schloß Renaud / Noyon Vermisst; Bromberg Preußen 1139
Pion. FRANKE Walter 1918-04-13 Schloß Renaud / Noyon Vermisst; Hettstedt, Mansfeld Preußen 1139
Pion. KANCLERZ Stanislaus 1918-04-13 Schloß Renaud / Noyon Vermisst; Dsiadkowo, Gnesen Preußen 1139
Pion. KARRENBAUER Johann 1918-04-13 Schloß Renaud / Noyon Vermisst; Wehrden, Saarbrücken Preußen 1139
Pion. SCHMÖCKEL Helmut 1918-04-13 Schloß Renaud/Noyon Vermisst; 31.12.97 Zietlow, Belgard Preußen 1139 & 1319 Reported MIA 05/18, Listed as KIA on master list
Gefr. WEINGARTZ Albert 1918-04-13 Schloß Renaud/Noyon Vermisst; Düsseldorf Preußen 1139
Pion. WESTERHOFF Walter 1918-04-13 Schloß Renaud/Noyon Vermisst; Iserlohn Preußen 1139
Pion. BLÜHFELD Gustav 1918-04-13 Schloß Renaud/Noyon
Pion. ELDITT Karl 1918-04-30 Schloß Renaud/Noyon
Uffz. HAGEMEYER Wilhelm 1918-04-30 Schloß Renaud/Noyon; Herford, Westf. Preußen 1157 Possibly on list P.1139 as Hvy Wounds May-18
Pion. PAßMANN Franz 1918-04-30 Schloß Renaud/Noyon Vermisst 14.01.89 Holtershausen Preußen 1534
Pion. REICHERTZ Josef 1918-04-30 Schloß Renaud/Noyon
Gefr. SANDKUHL Wilhelm 1918-05-04 Cugny, Feldlaz. 365 Verwundet 30.04.1918 Schloß Renaud/Noyon; Recklinghausen Preußen 1157
Pion. SCHAFFLAND Walter 1918-05-09 Ham, Kriegslaz. I., Sächs. Kriegslaz. Abtlg. 12 Verwundet 30.04.1918 Schloß Renaud/Noyon; Langerfeld, Schwelm Preußen 1157
Pion. LENZ Peter 1918-05-17 Arlon, Kriegslaz. Marienkloster Verwundet 13.04.1918 Schloß Renaud/Noyon; Pünderich, Coblenz Preußen 1162
Pion. TRABHARDT Heinrich 1918-06-23 Fleury, Dorf; Hannover Preußen 574
Pion. SOBELOWSKI Eduard 1918-06-24 Pierrepont, Kriegslaz. infolge Krankheit
Pion. MEYER Bernhard 1918-07-22 Pierrepont, Kriegslaz. infolge Krankheit; 15.12.92 Berne, Elsfleth Preußen 1326
Pion. BECKER Heinrich 1918-08-02 Doncourt-Wald (Übungsplatz) tödlich verunglückt; 17.04.96 Schmerlecke, Lippstadt Preußen 1326
Pion. STAPPENBECK Heinrich 1918-09-29 Cunel
Pion. VOBIS Heinrich 1918-09-29 Cunel; 16.11.97 Holzheim, Neuß Preußen 1125 MIA 4/18, 6/18 found WIA, KIA 9/18
Pion. COBER Wilhelm 1918-10-04 Verwundet 04.10.1918 Cunel, vermisst; 08.12.96 M.-Gladbach Preußen 1310 & 1139 Wounded once before, appx 05.16.1918
Gefr. KOPP Paul 1918-10-04 Cunel Vermisst
Gefr. KRÖGER Ernst 1918-10-04 Cunel; Celle Preußen 1310
Gefr. WOHLGEMUTH Paul 1918-10-04 Montmédy, Feldlaz. 101 Verwundet 29.09.1918 Cunel; Wilhelmsburg, Harburg Preußen 1310 & 1392 Hvy Wound 9/18, DOW
Uffz. BÜCKEN Severin 1918-10-09 Haraumont; 24.05.91 Würselen, Aachen Preußen 1139 & 1310 Initially reported Missing 29.05.16
Uffz. BUDE Franz 1918-10-09 Haraumont; 08.09.95 Oberforst, Freiwaldau Wounded once before, appx 7.7.17
Pion. EFFERTZ Matthias 1918-10-09 Haraumont
Pion. JÄHRMANN Oswald 1918-10-09 Haraumont; 06.03.98 Priester, Delitzsch Preußen 1310
Pion. MUSCHEID Fritz 1918-10-10 Haraumont; 18.08.97 Gelsenkirchen Preußen 1153 & 1310 Wounded 3/18, Not clear is still MIA
Pion. WEIER Johannes 1918-10-10 Haraumont Vermisst; 11.23.97 Menden, Iserlohn Preußen 1125 & 1310 Light Wounds 04/18, reported MIA 12/18
Pion. GIESE Theodor 1918-11-03 Kriegslaz. Abtlg. 28 Verwundet 09.10.1918 Haraumont; 25.08.98 Kirchhellen, Hörde Preußen 1310 & 1392 Heavily Wounded, died of wounds later
Pion. GEILKER Friedrich 1918-11-17 Spa. Laz. infolge Krankheit; 15.10.90 Obernbeck, Herford Preußen 1520 Listed as 1.Komp on the Verlustlisten
Officers Killed in Action
Lt. KRAKEWITZ Gerhard 6/17/1915 Petit Vimy; Danzig was well liked, composed the Bn Marches.
Lt. d. Res. KOX Wilhelm 5/8/1916 Fort Douaumont; Mülheim, Styrum Initially reported as missing.
Lt. d. Res. NIENHAUS Heinrich 8/7/1916 Azannes, Feldlaz. 133 Verwundet 05.08.1916 Souville-Schlucht; Heißen, Mülheim
Lt. d. Res. HELMING Hans 12/26/1917 Bezonvaux (nordwestl.); Ahaus, Westf
Lt. d. Res. HONNERBACH Balthasar 10/4/1918 Cunel; 06.10.93 Cöln
Lt. d. Res. KALTHOFF 10/10/1918 Haraumont; 26.08.91 Rehda, Wiedenbrück
Formed March 4th 1915 at the Wahn Shooting Range in Cologne, Germany. Initially called Sturmabteilung Calsow. Made up of 2 Pioneer Companies and 1 37mm Gun Battery. The first commanding officer was a Pioneer Officer, Major Caslow.
Second Battle of Artois, June 1915
Battle of Hartmannswillerkopf, Oct-Jan 1915
Battle of Verdun, Feb-Dec 1916
Verdun Sector, Dec 1916-Mar 1918
Kaiserschlacht, Mar-July 1918
Meuse–Argonne offensive, Sept-Oct 1918
2d Company was made up of 120 men in 3 Platoons. They we Pioneers who came mostly from the Pioneer Replacement Batalions 7 and 35. Seldome did they operate as a company but in 1-20 man assault elements attached to other Regiments for an assault.
On March 13 1916 they arrived in Beuveille, France and billet here and built an Assault training school in Ugny and Doncourt-lès-Longuyon. They would remain here for 2.5 years training assault troops of the Central Powers.
They were the first to get the Steel Helmet. They did not wear the marching boots, but mountain boots with wool leg wraps. They carried grenades in two sandbags tied around thier necks. Trench knives were prefered over bayonets. 98az rifles were slug across thier backs. The Long barrel P-08 Lugers were issued to the assault elements. Their preferred weapon was the hand grenade.
They were brought to the front in trucks and would recon thier target a few days before and assault. They would "sand table" and run drills. Each man knew the other's duty in the assault. They were assigned to attack the toughest parts of a trench. They would creep into no mans land under cover of darkness and wait to attack either at night or very early morning. They would cut wire then bombard their target with grenades. Each man carried about 12 grenades. They would assault with cover from supporting artillery, machine guns, mortars and flamethrowers.
All members need to pay dues annually prior to the Spring(April) event.
-Unit Dues $40 a year
-1 time Trench Fee $150 (payable in installments.)
Addtional Fees
-GWA events are $25
-Bunk Rentals are $20 a night (you are free to sleep for free in the trench line, or your car, plus the "modern" camping area.
-Food is $20 for the weekend, full meals Friday to Saturday night.
-Bunks can be purchased if one is availabl, for $550. $50 goes to the unit as a transfer fee.
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Annual Fall, Private tactical event.
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Annual Spring, Private tactical event.
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Annual Fall, Private tactical event.
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Annual Spring Tactical, Private Event
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
Annual Fall Tactical, Private Event
Caesar Krauss Great War Memorial Site, Newville, PA.
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