Pre-World War I Organization
German divisions underwent various organizational changes after the Franco-Prussian War. The organization of the 24th Division in 1914, shortly before the outbreak of World War I, was as follows:
- 3. Infanterie-Brigade Nr. 47 (47. Infanterie-Brigade)
- 11. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 139
- 14. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 179
- 4. Infanterie-Brigade Nr. 48 (48. Infanterie-Brigade)
- 7. Infanterie-Regiment König Georg Nr. 106
- 8. Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Johann Georg Nr. 107
- 2. Kavallerie-Brigade Nr. 24 (24. Kavallerie-Brigade)
- 2. Husaren-Regiment Nr. 19
- 2. Ulanen-Regiment Nr. 18
- 2. Feldartillerie-Brigade Nr. 24 (24. Feldartillerie-Brigade)
- 7.Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 77
- 8.Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 78
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