1917.
Courland.
1. In January, 1917, the division was in line on the left bank of the Aa (Courland). The 407th Infantry lost heavily in January and February.
2. The division then occupied the front east of Kalzeen (region of Mitau) from April to September.
3. In October it was identified north of Lake Lobé. During the last three months of 1917 many men were taken from this division for the Western Front. In this manner it sent men to the 47th Reserve Division in April, to the 14th Division at the end of October, and to the 75th Reserve Division (before it left) in November.
RECRUITING.
The division from its origin was of a very mixed composition. This diversity increased following the many drafts taken from it in 1917 and the diversity of origin of the men sent in exchange.
VALUE—1917 ESTIMATE.
On the Russian front since its organization.
Fighting value mediocre.