Romanian Legion in Siberia, Legiunea de tragatori

[21 inf]

Could be, or could be not. But knowing the spirit of the guy I know you will ask, who knows?

[ANDREAS]

21inf, I already asked but not yet received any answer! He is asking his family, as he personally knows nothing about it! As soon as I will know something I will post!

[Petre]

Vladivostok, 15 nov. 1918
https://lot1959.livejournal.com/95242.html

The Author : On 11 nov. 1918 was signed The Armistice of Compienge who ended WW1.
Since 29 june 1918 Vladivostok was under Allies control.
On 15 nov. 1918 in Vladivostok a parade of allied troops took place in honor of the Armistice.
The Romanians
From the POWs of Camps of Siberia and Far-East were formed a series of Corps, «iron legions» and others... Were also units of polish, serbians, romanians, etc.
Until mid-1919, all these ethnic formations wore Russian uniforms with their own insignia, therefore, it is sometimes very difficult to determine from a photo which nationalities certain servicemen belong to.
It happens that the photos are incorrectly signed.
There are two photos with romanians :





This post has been edited by Petre on June 14, 2021 10:24 am

[Petre]

It was found here (in fact, a czeh website) :

https://lot1959.livejournal.com/178646.html

Armored train of the romanian division (2,000 men under col. Kadlec) who was in action on the (Trans-Siberian) railway, near station (Ust-) Kut.