Order of Battle On Formation
The 47th Reserve Division was initially organized as a square division, with essentially the same organization as the reserve divisions formed on mobilization. The order of battle of the 47th Reserve Division on September 10, 1914 was as follows:
- 93. Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade
- Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 217
- Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 218
- 94. Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade
- Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 219
- Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 220
- Reserve-Kavallerie-Abteilung Nr. 47
- Reserve-Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 47
- Reserve-Pionier-Kompanie Nr. 47
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