47th Reserve Division (German Empire)
| 47th Reserve Division (47. Reserve-Division) | |
|---|---|
Seal mark of the division | |
| Active | September 1914 – 2 August 1918 |
| Country | German Empire |
| Branch | Imperial German Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Approx. 15,000 |
| Engagements | World War I |
The 47th Reserve Division (47. Reserve-Division) was a unit of the Imperial German Army in World War I. The division was formed in September 1914 and organized over the next month, arriving in the line in October. It was part of the first wave of new divisions formed at the outset of World War I, which were numbered the 43rd through 54th Reserve Divisions. The division was part of XXIV Reserve Corps. It was disbanded on August 2, 1918.