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Various terms

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Servus,
Can someone tell me what these positions within a unit are?

Funkmeister: Communicatiosn chief NCO perhaps?

Schirrmeister: Supply Sergeant?

Waffenwart:

Kammerwart:

Beschlagmeister:

Waffenmeister: Unit armorer?

Futtermeister:

Thank you in advance for all help. :D

regards,

Helmut
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Hi Helmut,
In order:
F = Communications NCO
S = Motor Transport Sergeant or Head Ostler.
W = Arms Storeman
K = Storeman
B = Blacksmith - NCO
W = Ordonance Sergeant
F = Feed [Horses] NCO

Meister, normally denotes a senior NCO.
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Re: Various terms

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Hans,
Thank you very much. This helps a lot. :D

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Helmut
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