51st Reserve Division (German Empire) - Order of Battle On Formation

Order of Battle On Formation

The 51st Reserve Division was initially organized as a square division, with essentially the same organization as the reserve divisions formed on mobilization. The order of battle of the 51st Reserve Division on September 10, 1914 was as follows:

  • 101.Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade
    • Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 233
    • Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 234
    • Reserve-Jäger-Bataillon Nr. 23
  • 102.Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade
    • Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 235
    • Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 236
  • Reserve-Kavallerie-Abteilung Nr. 51
  • Reserve-Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 51
  • Reserve-Pionier-Kompanie Nr. 51

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