Ludwig Wilhelm Karl von Lauter
(23.4.1855 - 8.4.1929)
place of birth:  Georgenborn, Hessen  (Hesse)


German Inspector General of Artillery since 1911, von Lauter was appointed to Germany's Great Headquarters at mobilization at General of Foot Artillery. He was responsible for advising the Chief of General Staff on all issues regarding heavy artillery. General von Lauter was later tasked with being Inspector of the Artillery Survey Sevice and Staff Offices for Heavy Flat-Trajectory Fire. Von Lauter remained at this posting until 15 October 1917, when he was replaced by Lt General Ziethen. Prior to the War, General von Lauter was awarded his title of nobility in 1913 as a result of his military accomplishments. He and his spouse, Ida Ungerer, had one daughter named Willi. Von Lauter died in Heidelberg in April of 1929.