It served on the Eastern Front throughout its existence.
[1] Armee-Abteilung Woyrsch was commanded throughout its existence by Generaloberst (later Generalfeldmarschall) Remus von Woyrsch.
[2] Woyrsch was the commander of the Landwehr Corps, an appointment he retained concurrently until 20 September 1916.
A deputy, Generalleutnant Götz Freiherr von König,[3] took command of Landwehr Corps on 3 December 1914.
On 29 August 1916, Woyrsch also took over command of Heeresgruppe Leopold from Generalfeldmarschall Prince Leopold of Bavaria and the command was renamed Heeresgruppe Woyrsch.