1. Hannoversches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 74

Soldiers of the 1. Hannoverschen Infanterie-Regiments Nr. 74 in 1898 on the Welfenplatz in Hannover

1. Hannoversches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 74 (1st Hanoverian Infantry Regiment Nr. 74) was an active infantry regiment in the Prussian Army (1866 to 1871) and German Imperial Army (1871 to 1918).

Legacy

Kameradschaft ehemaliger 74er, Hamburg und Umgebung was founded in 1912.[1]

Following the war, the regiment was perpetuated in the Reichswehr by 6. Kompanie/16. Infanterie-Regiment (6. Division, based in Münster).[2]

The regiment's veterans organization, the Kameradschaftliche Vereinigungen d. ehemal. 1. Hann. Inf.-Reg. Nr 74, published a regimental history in 1931.

References

  1. Arndt, Ludwig, Militärvereine in Norddeutschland. p. 269.
  2. 6. Division (feldgrau.com)

Bibliography

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