Document Group Oberst Erich Poser

The later Oberst (Luftwaffe) served since 1914 during World War I with Feldfliegerabteilung 17. He took part in several operations in both the eastern and western fronts.
Since 25.4.1917 he was the commander of Fliegerbeobachter Schule (aerial Observer school) in Thorn. Aftrr the war he was with the Garde-Kavallerie-Schützenkorps Berlin (Freikorps). Afterwards as a Major with the Prussian police. In 1934 he joined the Luftwaffe.
He died in 1941 as Oberst (Colonel) of the Luftwaffe and Werhbezirkskommandeur Frankfurt/ Main (area commander).

Comprised of documents:

– Five diverse documents from before 1914. Certificates, positions etc.

– Armed Forces Loyal Service Awards 4-2 class.

– Armed Forces Loyal Service Award 1st Class.

– War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords.

– A large folder with his curriculum vitae, testimonials and other documents.