Inf Wolfgang Vilsmeier, 3 Komp Kgl Bay 16 Inf Regt ‘Großherzog Ferdinand von Toskana'.
From Schermau, Bavaria, 22 year old Wolfgang was already serving at the outbreak of war. He arrived at Sarrebrucken on 9 August 1914 and crossed into France. Wolfgang took part in the sacking of Badenwiller on 12 August before moving back to Sarrebrucken where he was involved in the costly battle of 20 August. He was killed in action during the ‘Battle of Menil' on 28 August 1914 and has no known grave.
28 August 1914
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
