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Hi all, Thanks again to everyone who gave insight into my grandfather's photos; Since my initial post I have been searching for some sort of unit history for the 43rd Field Artillery Regiment, 9th Battery, but with no success...anyone know where I might find this? Does it exist? I am trying...

Hi, I put up more of my grandfather's WWI photos on my page, here: http://ph0ebus13.googlepages.com/home There is only one other picture showing helmets, if that is your primary interest (in the picture of the flamethrower in action). I also included the writing on the backs of the photos...

Hi, Thanks for all the feedback so far...I am learing quite a bit. I know nothing about Simon's expereinces (the cousin) in WWI. I do know he survived the war and went on to run a very successful paint business with factories in Fulda, Germany as well as Cardiff, Wales. My grandfather fought...

Wow. I have learned more about these photos in the past two days than I have in the last two months (since I got them). So, am I correct in assuming that he is wearing the helmet type shown here? http://www.kaisersbunker.com/feldgrau/helmets/fgh21.htm I thought his spike seemed a bit rounded...

Hi, Thanks for the quick reply...the articles were very informative. So, based on what is in that picture, would you say that it was taken towards the beginning of the war? Was it common for Privates to have portraits taken with swords and spurs? And, what is the 'ribbon' he is wearing? I...

Hi all, I posted my specific questions and a link to the photo I described in the 'Period Photographs' discussion section of the website; I welcome your feedback! I will post more pictures soon. Thanks, -Daniel

Hi everyone, I am a new member in pickelhaubes.com, and I am seeking your help in learning more about my grandfather's rank and unit. He was in the German Field Artillery in World War I. I know he was in the 9th Battalion, 43rd Field Artillery Regiment and that he was wounded (poison gas) for...

Good day, all... My name is Daniel Stern and I am a new member to the forums. I joined mainly in my efforts to learn more about my grandfather's history fighting on the front lines in the German Field Artillery in World War I. He never spoke of his experiences and I have no official records...