Generalmajor Arthur Weck (1859-1931)

[saschaw]

Hello,

could please look someone up in a RL for

"Generalmajor Arthur Weck 1859-1931,
zuletzt Brigadekommandeur der Infanterie"

I'd like to know which medals he hold ...

THANKS

[Glenn2438]

Weck

Hi Saschaw,

Oberstleutnant Arthur Weck is shown in the 1914 Prussian Rangliste as having just the:

Roter Adler-Orden 4. Klasse
Dienstauszeichnungskreuz.

In 1914 he was the "etatsmäßiger Stabsoffizier" of 1. Oberrheinisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 97.

Regards
Glenn

[saschaw]

Thank you very much for this quick answer ...

[Barmbeker]

Gentlemen,

I may add that he also awarded the Iron Cross second and first class. I am owner of his personal worn IC1stClass since I was lucky enough to buy it directly from his daughter.
If desired I will attach a picture showing him wearing his decorations. His daughter is a nice old lady so she made me some papercopys of his promotion citations and some other things regarding to my request.

From my side I am looking desperately for informations about his military carrer and combats.
I know he took part on the first tank battle in the world, 1917 in Cambrais (France). His HQ was overruned by the allied and he fought personally against a english cavallery man. So he could escape from being captured.

I would really appreciate it if somebody could post some additional information.

"SaschW" I hope this is okay for you and it works, because I don't want to open a new post.

Best Regards, Barmbeker

[Andy Baus]

Barmbeker,

Here is the career of Arthur Weck. As you can see, I have not been able to cover the period from mobilization until Oct 1916, during which one can assume he held regimental command.

Andy

Arthur Weck (04.11.1859-21.01.1931)<O></O>
01.02.19-07.08.19 Kom. d. 82. Inf. Brig.<O></O>
26.10.16-01.02.19 Kom. d. 108. Inf. Brig.<O></O>
02.08.14-26.10.16 ??<O></O>
22.03.13-1914 b. St. d. Inf. R. 97 (Saarburg)<O></O>
1908-22.03.13 I./Inf. R. 64 (Prenzlau)<O></O>
13.09.06-1907 aggr. d. Inf. R. 64 (Prenzlau)<O></O>
1905-13.09.06 Chef 12./Inf. R. 64 (Angermünde)<O></O>
16.02.01-1904 Chef 3./Inf. R. 64 (Prenzlau)<O></O>
17.04.97-16.02.01 Adj. d. 7. Inf. Brig. (Bromberg) v. Gren. R. 10<O></O>
1895-17.04.97 in 1./Gren. R. 10 (Breslau)<O></O>
1893-1894 in 11./Gren. R. 10 (Schweidnitz)<O></O>
1892 in 10./Gren. R. 10 (Schweidnitz)<O></O>
1888-1891 Adj. I./Gren. R. 10 (Breslau)<O></O>
1887 in 2./Gren. R. 10 (Breslau)<O></O>
11.09.83-1886 in 5./Gren. R. 10 (<ST1Breslau</ST1)
<O></O>
Gen.Maj. 18-04-18 L
Oberst 27-01-15 T2t
Oberstlt. <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date Month="2" Day="18" Year="2013">18-02-13</st1:date> K
Major <st1:date Month="9" Day="13" Year="2006">13-09-06</st1:date> R3r
Hptm. 20-05-97 P<O></O>
Oblt. 29-03-92<O></O>
Leutn. 11-09-83<O></O>

[Barmbeker]

Andy,

many thanks for your information ! May I ask you where you found those ?

I am especially interested in his time from 1914-1918 and now I can start some further investigations about his time in the 108.Infanterie-Brigade, because this is the brigade he spent most of his war time. Although I know this will not be easy as I tried before and information only by the internet is not very succesfull in such special cases.

Anyway here is some ERRATA:

- I bought his EK1 from his GRANDdaughter !!! (I am not that old)
- before I can show pictures I have to pay my fee (will be done soon)

Best Regards,
Barmbeker

[Andy Baus]

Barmbeker,

I am glad to help. I used my Ranglisten (I have all from 1848 to 1914 except for 1858 and 1865) to trace Weck's career, as well as a few other books for his wartime commands. Unfortunately, there are no published lists of wartime commands for Reserve or Landwehr regiments or for regiments raised after 02.08.1914- therefore it is very hard to trace most of the Oberstleutnants during the first few years of WWI.

mfG,

Andy

[Barmbeker]

Andy,

Thanks for your support !

Kind Regards,
Barmbeker