[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Germans drafted in Russian army

[John Rauchert]

I would also be interested in available Military Records but a bit earlier.

Family Legend has it that a "Gottlieb" served in the Russian Army during the
Crimean War as part of an Artillery Unit (mixing powder??) and that he took
part in the Battle of Balaclava - 25 October 1854.  This would potentially
put him on the other side of the Charge of the Light Brigade.

I was told that it was Gottlieb Schlese but have since found out that his
parents were married in 1851 and even the Russian's didn't draft them that
young.

However, I did find a Gottlieb Rabsch born about 1830 in Blizna Wies, Kolo
(married Julianne Drewitz 21 Sep 1862 Konin) who was my Great Grandmother's
Brother who would fit the bill.

John F. Rauchert, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 


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This is a very interesting topic and one that I had not previously given
much thought to. I'm wondering if there are any available records that have
survived or are accessible from this side of the Atlantic? Any input is
appreciated. 



THANKs 



Gary 

18 May 2009 
Baltimore