Ludwig von Lauter
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Ludwig von Lauter | |
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| Born | 23 April 1855 Georgenborn, Grand Duchy of Hesse |
| Died | 8 April 1929 (aged 73) Heidelberg, Weimar Republic |
| Allegiance |  German Empire |
| Service/ |  Imperial German Army |
| Years of service | 1872–1917 |
| Rank | General der Artillerie |
| Commands held | Inspector General of Foot Artillery |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Ludwig Wilhelm Karl von Lauter was a Prussian General der Artillerie who was involved in World War I.
Life[edit]
Lauter was born on 23 April 1855 in the Grand Duchy of Hesse. He joined the military in 1872 as a second lieutenant. He was made a premier-lieutenant in 1881, hauptmann in 1886, and major in 1891. By 1904 he was a Generalmajor and in 1911 was promoted to General der Artillerie and appointed as Inspector General of Foot Artillery. In 1913, Lauter was ennobled. During World War I he continued to serve on this post, attached to the Great Headquarters, until 15 October 1917, retiring on the next day. He died at Heidelberg on 8 April 1929.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ludwig von Lauter". prussianmachine.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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