Honvédsky pěší pluk č. 14 [1886-1918]

Peší pluk Honvédu č. 14 (HIR 14)


Nyitrai 14. honvéd gyalogezred
(vytvorený v roku 1886)


Mierová dislokácia pluku v roku 1914:
veliteľstvo pluku a I, II. a III. prápor: Nyitra
nadriadené útvary: 74. pešia brigáda Honvédu 37. pešej divízie Honvédu


Stav pluku v auguste 1914:
veliteľ - Formanek Lázár ezredes
národnostné zloženie: 85% Slováci, 15% ostatní
doplňovací obvod: Nyitra a Léva (v súčasnosti Nitra a Levice v Slovenskej republike)


Zaradenie pluku v auguste 1914:
HIR 14 v zostave 74. pešej brigády Honvédu 37. pešej divízie Honvédu (V. armádny zbor) – pluk určený pre front v Haliči proti Rusku



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List of active officers of the 14th Honvéd Infantry Regiment (HIR.14) as of 1918:


Colonels (Oberst - Ezredes):


Giczi-assa és ablánczkürti Ghyczy Zoltán


Lieutenant Colonels (Oberstleutnant - Alezredes):


Schmidt Kálmán
Mikovich László
Say Rezsö
Vermes Gyula
Rudinai Molnár Jenö


Majori (Major - Örnagy):


Bellosics Károly
Csoma Gyula
Mihályi István
Pribil Sándor
Markovits József


Source:
www.hm-him.hu

Kapitáni (Hauptmann - Százados):


Giczi-assa és ablánczkürti Ghyczy István
Mihalik Oszkár
Will Antal
Babescu Elek
Gyenes László
Zink Jenö
Schneider József
Sztehlik Gyula
Ditrói Csibi Lörincz
Felsöpataki Bosnyák József
Bárdió Elemér
Sille Sándor
Lux Lajos
Rosztóczky Emil
Altorjai Csoboth Miklós
Fehérváry Géza
Primóczi Szentmiklóssy Nándor
Borza Béla
Spáda Gyula
Selyem Dezsö
Ujjady Béla
Kroha János
Kulina József
Velics Imre
Belcsák Kálmán
Horváth Zoltán
Reidner Béla
Bárdos József
Szecskay Jenö
Csiby Kálmán
Keresztes Gyula
Arnold Aladár


Zdroj:
www.hm-him.hu

Nadporučíci (Oberleutnant - Föhadnagy):


Tóth Béla
Bittera Imre
Brantmayer ALfréd
Kadarász Béla
Steiner Béla
Mamusich Ferencz
Nemcsek Béla
Legény Béla
Iványi Gusztáv
Zaibelsdorli és bethlenfalvi Bethlenfalvy Péter
Korányi Rezsö
Allersdorfer Ferencz
Nedöczy Gyula
Szmida Lajos
Ruzsicska Kornél
Tilesch György
Cziffermeyer Rikárd
Moré László
Bartosiewicz László
Szilárd János
Szabó Ernö


Zdroj:
www.hm-him.hu

Poručíci (Leutnant - Hadnagy):


Lipovniczky Tibor
Bárdos Jenö
Fröhlich József
Halász Willibald
Massányi Imre
Sturck András
Báró Braunecker Lamorál
Csányi Miklós
Kubicza Kázmér
Bátky Endre
Badinszky László
Katkin Gyözö
Jeszenszky Elek
Manninger Nándor


Práporčíci (Fähnrich - Zászlós):


Bozó József
Zelényi Csukás Endre
Gyertyánfi Kornél
Molnár Gábor
Gálffy Sándor
Fillberger Endre


Zdroj:
www.hm-him.hu

MILITARY JOURNAL OF THE NITRIAN HONVEDS

A review of the combat activities of the Hungarian Royal Nitrian 14th Hanoverian Infantry Regiment from 1 August 1914 to 28 November 1918

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Felvidék és Kárpátalja hadtorténete 1914-1918, pp. 178-183

Translated and compiled by: Pavol Rusnák


I apologize for any terminological inaccuracies due to mistranslation and ask for any clarification.


Compiled by: Károly Németh (Deisler), former regimental commander

Part 1 - Russian Front

13-15 August
Rail transport from the peacetime deployments (Nitra-Levice) to the embarkation port along the following route: Leopoldov - Žilina - Sucha - Neusanderc - Tarnow - Łańcut.
16-23 August
Progress to Andrzejow via Lezajsk - Brzyska - Wola - Potok - Gozd - Podgórami - Sklarnia - Janow and Kiszki - Flisy - Zoflanka.
24 August
The regiment is baptised by fire near Andrzejów. II and III Battalions in their positions under enemy artillery fire. I Battalion, which was in Regimental reserve, counter-attacked in order to secure the right flank, Russians retreating - a link was established to the east with the 2nd Division.
25 August - 7 September
Fighting with alternating success in the Tarnawka-Osada-Wisokie-Krzcznów-Olszanka area. On the night of the 27th panic broke out in the regiment as a result of the Russian ambush.
8-30 September
Retreat with milder pursuit by the Russians through Urszulin-Zarkow-Janów-Ulanów-Nowosieecz-Slezaki-Plavo-Hohenbach-Wola-Plawska-Zabrenie-Olesno to the mouth of the Nida.
1-16 October
Advance towards Zborów-Zrebin-Leg-Loniów. Attack on Sandomietz and its capture. Advance across the Wistula to the San River, minor fighting west of Glinika.
17-22 October
Advance through Lukawa-Jankovice-Potoczek-Krepa Dolna-Baranów towards Iwangorod.
23-25 October
Light fighting near Sosnów-Lagów-Laguszów. The regiment suffered heavy losses.
26 October - 7 November
Retreat without immediate pursuit along the Huta Nowa-Grabowiec-Ostrowiec-Opatów-Konary-Smoniwice-Maloszyce route to Ulina.
8-22 November
Positional battles at Jangrót-Michalowka
23-26 November
I and II Battalions of the regiment made a successful counterattack as an independent group at Smolen Ruiné
27 November-14 December
Positional battles near Golaców, west of Suchy.
15-22 December
Pursuit of Russians through Sulislawice-Charznica-Ksiaz Maly-Wola Knyszynszka to Chroberz, Russians engage in minor retreat fighting.
23-28 December
Positional fighting on the Nida at Chroberz-Wojslawicze, on the 23rd the Russians capture two companies of the regiment during the night.
29 December 1914 - 5 January 1915
The regiment is exchanged in the Carpathians near Nida for the purpose of regrouping, marches on foot via Zawarza-Cieszkowy-Bobon-Kuchary-Chobot to E. St. Podleze, from there rail transport via Kraków-Oderberg (?)-Žilina-Vrútky-Miskolc-Sátoraljaújhely to Humenné, there unloading.
6-19 January
Foot march via Stakčín (Takcsány)-Starina nad Cirochou (Czirókaófalu) to Ruské (Zemplénoroszi). Preparation for the winter Carpathian campaign.
20-24 January
March via Cisna to Jaworzeca; from there the regiment advances in two separate streams to the Odryt mountain ridge via Hulskie-Zatwarnica; minor fighting with Russian cavalry.
25-28 January
Hard fighting to gain the mountain ridges of Odryt and Ostre near the villages of Skorodne-Polana-Lutowiska. The regiment as an independent group carries out a successful bypass.
29-31 January
The Russian counter-attack on the Ostre high ground is repulsed after a futile and bloody fight.
1-8 February
The regiment is withdrawn from the Ostre salient to the Skorodne-Polana line, followed by Lutowiska, some fierce fighting, then a retreat to the Odryt salient, from where the regiment retreats to the south bank of the San River after fierce resistance.
9-28 February
Positional fighting on the south bank of the San between Ruskie and Zatwarnica.
1-11 March
Construction of a bridge over the San at Ruskie, then a gradual breakthrough of our forces north of the San with the bridgehead secured.
12-19 March
Forward units are withdrawn from the north bank of the San. Positional fighting on high ground east and west of Ruskie.
20-28 March
Russians at groups on right and left break through division lines. Light fighting on high ground south of Ruskie; retreat to 1004 Dwernik, more positional fighting there.
29 March - 6 April
Retreat via Ustrzyki Grn.-Wolosaten to Zábrigy. The regiment is transformed into a battalion due to the decrease in numbers.
7-15 April
After the arrival of replacements, the regiment is reformed into two battalions. Fighting for Kozialata 922 ¤, which the Russians occupy and the regiment regains by counterattack.
16-24 April
As army reserve in order to organize and replenish at Ulič-Zábrigy-Sztavne.
25 April-7 May
Reconnaissance in the direction of the villages of Stinka and Sztuzsica, then advance through Sil and exchange of troops at Stinka followed by positional fighting there.
8-11 May
Russians retreat, advance via Domasin-Sztavne to Ustrzyki Grn.. Here the regiment withdrawn for regrouping and marches to Kosztrino.
12-17 May
Rail transport via Nyíregyháza-Budapest-Bratislava-Gänsendorf-Přerov-Krakov-Tarnow to Czarna, where unloading took place.
18-27 May
March via Radomysl-Zlotniki-Jaslany-Padew Narodowa to Jadachy, As army reserve building rear positions.
28 May - 1 June
Regiment advanced as a separate group through Lipnicza-Sokolow to Zolynia, there on standby as army reserve.
2-13 June
Regiment placed at the disposal of the 106th Division marches to Lezajsk; at Siedlanka, by a fierce attack, retakes its own positions occupied by the attacking Russians and for several days resists the constantly recurring Russian assaults; finally the 12th is exchanged as divisional reserve.
14-15 June
After a night alarm, march to Wierzawice, cross the San there, then under very difficult conditions make a successful attack against Piskorowice M. H., which the regiment takes by assault. Next day attack on J. H. Molynie, which also takes place with complete success. Written commendation from the army headquarters. This day became a memorial day for the regiment.
16 June - 1 July
Pursuit of the enemy through Cieplice-Adamowka-Dobropol without fighting. At Oseredek-Plazow-Grochy minor fighting with the Russian rearguard, then pursuit without fighting through Paary-M.H. Swidy-Czarnystok-Tokary.
2.-7. July
Further advance to Ostroc, from there successful attack against the moved Russian positions north of Ponikwa, then heavy fighting along the Por.
8-18 July
At Ursuline the regiment pushed back, but on the next day by counter-attack retook its original positions. Further pursuit towards Zakrzowek-Rudnik. There heavy fighting with the Russian rearguard.
19 July - 5 August
Further pursuit towards Strzywice. Heavy fighting for control of M. H. Kajetanowka. During the continuation of the Russian retreat minor fighting near Duza-Mala Kamionka-Siedliska.
6.-7. August
Stiff fighting developed near Siedliska and east of it during the attack on the rearguard defensive positions, which were captured by the assault at Kozlowka.
8-21 August
Continuation of the pursuit towards Strzyzew-Przychody-Rzeczyca-Tokary, with less significant fighting.
22-31 August
Heavy attack north of Tumien on Russian positions controlling the Bielostok-Brest Litovsk railway line. Russians retreat, avoiding attack. Further pursuit to Kamenets-Litovsk, there the regiment withdrawn for regrouping and directed on foot to Iwangorod for rail transport.
1.-6. September
Foot march to Iwangorod, there embarkation for train.
7-14 September
Rail transport via Cracow-Jaroslaw-Lemberg to Nizniow, unloading there and walking march via Monastezyska to Buczacz.
15-16 September
Attack via Zielona on Russians in positions north of Petlikovka Stare. The attack develops into the evening of the 15th, on the morning of the 16th the Russians break through the lines of the neighbouring units, getting the regiment in flank and rear. Our own right flank retreats, but in a few throws the Russians are repulsed by the counter-attack and the old positions reoccupied.
17-21 September
Regiment as divisional reserve in Zielona, then east of Medwedowiec in positions preparing to defend.
22-26 September
As army reserve in Zuravice-Rukomysbeni camp, then in order to regroup march on foot through Berezowka to Olesów and Ostrynia.
27-28 September
Boarding the train in Palachice, rail transport via Brody to Radziwillow, disembarkation there.
29 September - 7 October
March via Klekotow-Sznyrów-Korsów-Dublany-Podliscy to Chorlupy.
8-12 October
Position fighting east of Pokaszczew.
13 October - 17 November
Advance via Pod-Derno to Karpilowka, positional fighting there. Building up positions, very lively patrolling. Attempts to take prisoners.
18 November - 2 December
Position fighting at Karpilowka; heavy snowfall in mid-November, then, due to sudden thaw, water accumulated in trenches and shelters, this was drained and pumped out day and night; in the wet soil earthworks are replaced by woodworks. 22 November: the III Battalion replaces the troops there on the section between Litwa and Moszezanica. On the 23rd the Russians make a night attack on this section, which completely collapses in its own artillery and infantry fire.
3.-7. December
The regiment's 1st and 2nd Battalions are replaced in their positions at Karpilowka by the 13th and 31st Honvéd Infantry Regiments, and take over from the 8th and 49th Joint Regiments both sides of the Luck-Runo track in the section between Stawok and Litwow. Setting up in new positions, moving out guard posts in front of the lines, lively reconnaissance and jamming activity.
8-29 December
10th and 77th Infantry Regiments replace I and II Battalions; III Battalion remains in position. I and II Battalions in camp north of Moszeczanica as army reserve. Men are called up to build roads, shelters, positions, etc.; officers receive military training.
30 December 1915 - 2 June 1916
I. and II. Battalion again replaces the 10th and 77th Infantry Regiments in positions on both sides of the Luck-Crown track and road. Thorough construction of positions, establishing parallel and connecting trenches. Reconnaissance. Very lively minor successful night actions. Technical construction. Enemy positions from 300 m to 3 km away from own. Mutual artillery and infantry fire. Construction of anti-artillery shelters, grenade-resistant shelters, observation posts, flank installations.
3.-6. June
Russians begin assault with heavy 3-day preparatory fire, regiment holds steadfast. Enemies who stormed 5th into positions of neighboring regiment repulsed by regimental advance counterattack. On the night of 5/6 June the regiment retreats to the 3rd defensive line on orders; on the 6th at midday the positions are abandoned and a retreat is ordered along the Romanów-Zwierów line, which had been occupied by the Russians before their arrival. During the retreat the corps and two companies of the III Battalion fell prisoner.
7 June
The Russians launch mass attacks on the regiment entrenched on the Kol. Wisnyewszkaja and Wisnyew, after bypassing their own right flank retreat via E. St. Kiwercy-Zabka-Klepaczew-Sierchow to Sierniki. A large number fell during the fighting of the regiment, due to exhaustion and straying into captivity.
8-9 June
Continues retreat along the Iwanczyczy-Ulaniki-Ozdeniz line. On the morning of the 9th, counter-attack in the direction of Bogoluby, which ended in failure; reassemble west of Zabolotcy, where the Russians attack the remnants of the regiment (128 rifles and 8 machine guns) by cavalry. Determined resistance into the night - then retreat towards Borotyn.
10-16 June
During the night a division (several hundred men) assembles at Borotyn, countered by several attacks by Russian cavalry in the morning, which are bloodily repulsed. Another retreat along the Kol. Marynków-Wiczyny-Trysten-Kol. Antonówka-Nw. Dwor-Dazwa-Kol. Jadwigów-Bobiczy.
17th June - 27th July
As an army reserve move to Bobiczy-Lokaczy-Vojmicza. Attack of the Russians at Cholopieczy, further positional fighting at Kol. Antonówka, then near Zaturczy constant positional fighting.
28 July - 7 September
On the 28th the Russians launch a strong attack on our positions, with most of the II and III Battalions falling prisoner. The enemy is driven back by a counter-attack later that day. From the 29th further positional fighting near Zaturcy
8-11 September
The regiment is replaced, marching to Vojmice and thence to Wladimir Wolynski where all three battalions emerge from the marching formations and on the 11th board a train for regrouping on the Romanian front.

Part 2 - Romanian Front

11-14 September
Rail transport via Wladimir Wolynski-Jaroslau-Sátoaljaújhely-Cop-Carei, unloading at Deja, march on foot to Osorhel.
15-21 September
March to Chiochis-Herina -Galatii Bistritei-Vlăhita-Reghin
22-28 September
Regiment in position on the Ideciu de Jos-Sattelberg line elevation 756 - Mocsáros (note: Padurea Mociar), then exchanged and as army reserve in Reghine.
29-30 September
March to Batos - (Felsősebes) - Budacu de Sus
1.-5. October
Positions reserved for the regiment: Vatra Dornei-Poeana-Tomic kota 1469-Zisa mr. kota 1483-1589 ¤ occupation, reconnaissance, security, attempts to obtain prisoners.
6-10 October
Advance on E. St. Déda-Morsile-Petru in the Maros valley. Contact established with the enemy at the Suhacany-Palota-Ilván mountain ridge. Attack towards 1081 ¤ - village of Sing - D. Singului - 933 ¤ on the enemy in reinforced positions in order to bind the forces.
11-18 October
Romanians retreat, pursuit in the Marosh valley through Toplita to Bilbor.
19 October-5 November
Positional fighting northeast of Bilbor. Reconnaissance, technical work, construction of positions.
6-8 November
Enemy 6th with artillery preparation twice attacks section 1553 ¤ regimental positions, is bloodily repulsed. 7th renews strong attacks in several places with large forces, on which the regiment is forced to retreat south and south-east of Bilbor.
9-14 November
Counter-attack undertaken with the Bavarians to recapture Bilbor, which is successful after several days of bloody fighting; the enemy retreats.
15-27 November
Regiment as divisional reserve at Corbu, then at Capu Corbului. Battalions as separate groups in various bundles alternately in positions north of Capu Corbului and in reserve.
28 November
Russians attack some sections of regimental positions with artillery preparation, attacks are repulsed.
29-30 November
Enemy makes repeated attacks against 1471 ¤ Regiment's position, all attempts are repulsed, many Russians captured. The regiment receives commendation for heroic and courageous conduct.
1-9 December
Positional fighting in previous positions north of Capu Corbului, brisk reconnaissance and taking prisoners.
10 December
Russians again make an attack on advanced position 1471 ¤ - they advance to within striking distance - but are bloodily repulsed from there.
11 December 1916 - 26 July 1917
Positional fighting. The regiment continually makes minor successful sorties: on 17 December our 11-man patrol lures a 14-man Russian patrol into an ambush - they attack it and 9 of its members are killed or captured. On 23 December our 26-man detachment ambushes a 60-man patrol south of the Valea Sacca valley; the enemy escapes, leaving 3 dead, 1 wounded, and 12 prisoners. Technical construction of positions, constant reconnaissance.
27 July - 7 August
On 27 July the regiment is replaced in its positions by the 60th and 65th Infantry Regiments. 28-30th by motor-car and forest railway to Toplit, thence by railway to Bixad, there unloading and transport by cars to Ojtoz. 31st march to the peaks of Clabucul and Esztenasor. 1.-7. August I Battalion alone and in bundle; II and III Battalions placed and arranged in positions east of Clabucul with minor modification of defensive line.
8-15 August
Successful attack aimed at capturing Mt. Limba Vecina - Romanian counter-attack repulsed. Another attack towards Mt. Resboiului, Romanians retreat, regiment thwarts enemy's attempt to outflank. The regiment receives a commendation for courageous action.
16 August
Attack on Mt. Slatinei, which stalls in the evening and reinforcements are ordered and hold the lines reached.
17 August - 5 December
Positional fighting; construction of positions and their occupation, reconnaissance. Minor undertakings - preventing similar activities of the enemy. Taking prisoners.
December 6, 1917 - January 22, 1918
Armistice, troops in positions.
23 January - 12 February
Regiment is withdrawn from its positions - replaced by the 13th Honvéd Infantry Regiment. March to Ghelinta, accommodation there. Training as planned.
13-26 February
March to Kézdimártonos (?), accommodation there. Training as planned.
27 February - 31 March
March to Poiana Sărată and Harjár, accommodation there and continuation of training as planned.
1 April - 18 August
March to Lemnia thence to Imper; the regiment replaces the 3rd Cavalry Division. Frontier duty. Assembly of military material. Demolition of buildings, handing over of material. 14 June Regimental celebration in Plăiesia de Jos. Formation of reaping groups and sending to harvest work in the counties of Veszprém, Zala, Arad, Baranya. March to Tuşnadu Nou for the purpose of regrouping for rail transport needs.

Part 3. Italian and French fronts

19-28 August
Rail transport: via Brasov-Simeria-Arad-Szeged-Szabadka-Baja-Dombóvár-Kaposvár-Gyékényes-Laibach-Udine to Pordenone, unloading there and marching on foot to Mansue.
29 August - 10 September
Training necessary for fighting on the new battlefield in Mansue.
11-22 September
Infantry march to Pordenone, there board train and rail transport Casarsa-Gemona-Pontafel-Rosenheim-Ulm a/d Donau-Bietigheim-Erstein, there unloading, then infantry march to Westhausen and Kerzfeld, Uttenheim, where training as planned.
23 September - 1 November
The regiment is moved to Heiligenstein-Goxweiler and Walf, where training and fitting out with special military equipment continues. Tours by German and our superiors.
2.-6. November
March: Dambach-Blienschweiler-Epfig-Andlau-Bernhartsweiler-Reisfeld-St. Moritz-Hochwart-St. Peterholz-Thannweiler; there building rear lines for Germans.
7-10 November
Completion of work. Training to maintain obedience. Counter-propaganda to cope with the Boerism.
11-28 November
On the 11th a minor rebellion in Dambach, which is quickly put down. On the 12th a march on foot homewards: Hochdorf-Unter Jesingen-Eningen-Lonzingen-Schelkingen-Ulm. On the 24th rail transport from Ulm: via Munich-Salzburg-Vienna-Bratislava to Nitra, arrival there on the 27th; demobilisation on the 28th, the men disperse.