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''Gemeiner'' (pl. ''Gemeine'', en: private or soldierLangenscheidt's Encyclopaedic Dictionary of the English and German language: „Der Große Muret-Sander“, Part I German-English First Volume A–K, 9th edition 2002, p. 661 – «de: Gemeiner / en: private (common soldier)») was until 1918 the common designation to soldier(s) in the
Offizier und Gemeiner von Hoch- und Deutschmeister 1798–1809.png,
Offizier und Gemeiner von Hoch- und Deutschmeister 1809–1835.png,
Gemeiner und Grenadier von Hoch- und Deutschmeister 1836–1848.png,
Offizier und Gemeiner von Hoch- und Deutschmeister 1860–1867.png,
''Gemeiner'' (pl. ''Gemeine'', en: private or soldierLangenscheidt's Encyclopaedic Dictionary of the English and German language: „Der Große Muret-Sander“, Part I German-English First Volume A–K, 9th edition 2002, p. 661 – «de: Gemeiner / en: private (common soldier)») was until 1918 the common designation to soldier(s) in the Austro-Hungarian Army
The Austro-Hungarian Army, also known as the Imperial and Royal Army,; was the principal ground force of Austria-Hungary from 1867 to 1918. It consisted of three organisations: the Common Army (, recruited from all parts of Austria-Hungary), ...
(k.u.k. Army) and German Army
The German Army (, 'army') is the land component of the armed forces of Federal Republic of Germany, Germany. The present-day German Army was founded in 1955 as part of the newly formed West German together with the German Navy, ''Marine'' (G ...
. In line to the particular branch of service it contained the rank file as follows:
*''Dragoner'' (en: dragoon
Dragoons were originally a class of mounted infantry, who used horses for mobility, but dismounted to fight on foot. From the early 17th century onward, dragoons were increasingly also employed as conventional cavalry and trained for combat wi ...
),
*''Grenadier
A grenadier ( , ; derived from the word ''grenade'') was historically an assault-specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in siege operation battles. The distinct combat function of the grenadier was established in the mid-17th century, when ...
'',
*''Husar'' (hussar
A hussar, ; ; ; ; . was a member of a class of light cavalry, originally from the Kingdom of Hungary during the 15th and 16th centuries. The title and distinctive dress of these horsemen were subsequently widely adopted by light cavalry ...
),
*''Infanterist
''Infanterist'' (en: infantryman) – was the designation to the lowest private rank of infantry, the biggest armed forces branch of the common Austro-Hungarian Army (k.u.k. Army) from 1867 to 1918.
However, until 1918 Infanterist was also the co ...
'' (infantryman)
*'' Jäger'' (rifleman
A rifleman is an infantry soldier armed with a rifling, rifled long gun. Although the rifleman role had its origin with 16th century hand cannoneers and 17th century musketeers, the term originated in the 18th century with the introduction o ...
),
*''Füsilier'' (fusilier
''Fusilier'' is a name given to various kinds of soldiers; its meaning depends on the historical context. While ''fusilier'' is derived from the 17th-century French word – meaning a type of flintlock musket – the term has been used in cont ...
or fusileer),
*''Kanonier'' ( gunner, cannoneer),
*''Musketier'' (musketeer), etc.
*''Pionier'' (engineer
Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who Invention, invent, design, build, maintain and test machines, complex systems, structures, gadgets and materials. They aim to fulfill functional objectives and requirements while ...
)
*''Sanitätssoldat'' (medicalman)
*''Trainsoldat'' (trainman)
*''Ulan'' (uhlan
Uhlan (; ; ; ; ) is a type of light cavalry, primarily armed with a lance. The uhlans started as Grand Ducal Lithuanian Army, Lithuanian irregular cavalry, that were later also adopted by other countries during the 18th century, including Polis ...
)
;Gallery, "k.u.k. Inf.Rgt. Hoch- und Deutschmeister Nr. 4" (l.t.r)
See also
*Rank insignia of the Austro-Hungarian armed forces
This article deals with the rank insignia of the Austro-Hungarian Army, as worn by the Austro-Hungarian Army after the reorganisation in 1867 until 1918.
In the Austrian army rank insignia are traditionally called Paroli (uniform), ''Paroli''
(p ...
Sources
* BROCKHAUS, The encyclopaedia in 24 volumes (1796–2001), Volume 8: 3-7653-3668-8, page 290; definition: «Gemeiner»References