Eberhard von Fabrice-Falk

[Richard Murphy]

Further to our previous conversation, I note that "Hitler's Legions" lists von Fabrice-Falk as a commander of the 183rd Inf. Div. during 1942.
As he also led the 383rd that year, I take it that this is a typo, though there are a couple of small gaps in his commands that year, from the infomation I have gathered so far.

Regards from the Park,

Rich

[JC]

Hello Rich,

Mehner and Keilig agree, no Fabrice at 183 InD, only August Dettling for most of '42 and '43. They also agree on v.Fabrice at 383InD 20.2.42 - 27.9.42, followed by F-W John. Hope this helps.

BTW have you seen Mitcham's Panzer Legions?

Jeff

[Richard Murphy]

Jeff,
Sam told me about it some time ago, but I haven't seen a copy yet. Is it any good?

Regards,

Rich

[Glenn2438]

Hi Richard and Jeff,

confusingly enough Keilig shows Fabrice with 383 ID until 14 Nov 1942 but John assuming command on 29 Sep 42. "Die Generale des Heeres 1921-1945 has Fabrice initially assuming tempory command on 20 Feb (mFb) with permanent command on 01 Mar 42. No other position is listed until he went into Führer Reserve on 15 Nov 42.

Glenn

[USAF1986]

Hi! Here's Generalleutnant von Fabrice-Falk's profile from Bradley/Hildebrand/Rövekamp's "Die Generale des Heeres, 1921-1945, Band 3," Biblio Verlag, Osnabrück, Germany, 1994.

Generalleutnant Eberhard von Fabrice-Falk

Born: 31 January 1892, Berlin
Died: 2 September 1964, Lüneburg

Promotions:
• Leutnant: 2 March 1911 (without Patent, later established at 2 June 1911)
• Oberleutnant: 28 August 1916
• Charakter als Hauptmann: 31Jjanuary 1920
• Polizei-Oberleutnant: 1 March 1920
• Polizei-Hauptmann: 1 June 1920
• Polizei-Major: 1 July 1928
• Major: 15 October 1935 (RDA 1 July 1933)
• Oberstleutnant: 1 March 1936
• Oberst: 1 August 1939
• Generalmajor: 9 March 1942 (RDA 1 March 1942)
• Generalleutnant: 1 March 1944

Commands & Assignments:
• 2 March 1911: Entered Army service as a Leutnant in Großherzoglich-Mecklenburgisches Feld-Artillerie-Regiment Nr. 60.
• 20 April 1914: Transferred to Torgauer Feld-Artillerie-Regiment Nr. 74.
• 2 August 1914: In the field with the regimental staff of Field Artillery Regiment 74.
• 1 November 1914: Transferred to the Replacement Battalion of Field Artillery Regiment 74.
• 29 December 1914: Regimental Adjutant of Reserve Field Artillery Regiment 64.
• 25 March 1917: Battery Leader in Reserve Field Artillery Regiment 64.
• 1 June 1917: Adjutant of the Artillery Commander of the 234th Infantry Division.
• 5 December 1918: Battery Leader in Field Artillery Regiment 74.
• 10 May 1919: Transferred to Reichswehr Brigade 16 (Landesjägerkorps).
• 24 November 1919: Detached as Battalion Adjutant to the Hamburg Security Police.
• 31 January 1920: Separated from the Army.
• 1 March 1920-14 October 1935: Police service.
• 15 October 1935: Accepted into the Army as a Major and appointed Commander of the I. Battalion of Infantry Regiment 47.
• 16 June 1937-26 June 1937: Detached to the Course for Battalion Commanders in the Employment of Heavy Infantry Weapons at Troop Training Area Döberitz.
• 1 June 1939: Transferred to the regimental staff of Infantry Regiment 47.
• 26 August 1939: Commander of Infantry Regiment 490.
• 16 February 1942: Führer Reserve OKH.
• 20 February 1942: Delegated with leadership of the 383rd Infantry Division.
• 1 March 1942: Commander of the 383rd Infantry Division.
• 15 November 1942: Führer Reserve OKH.
• 31 December 1942: Commander of Division 172.
• 10 July 1944: Commander of the 166th Reserve Division.
• 8 May 1945-27 January 1947: Prisoner of war.

Decorations & Awards:
• German Cross in Silver: 26 April 1945, Generalleutnant, Commander of the 166th Reserve Division.
• Prussian Royal Hohenzollern House Order, Knight’s Cross with Swords: 21 September 1918.