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Jäger Bataillon 5 1917


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Hi, I am looking for some advice on a Jäger-Bataillon around June 1917.One of my relations served in 1./Jäger-Bataillon 5 in June 24th 1917. He died in the action around Messiness. Can you offer me any information about the regiment and it's history?

Regards Colin

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Colin,

The 5th Jaeger battalion stared the war as part of the 6th Cavalry division. It was later paired with the 6th Jaeger batl. in the 6th Jaeger Regiment.

This regiment became part of the 195th division in July 1916. It did fight in the area you mention and was there in June 1917.

Beyond that I can't add much.....

Paul Hederer

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