hi...how does one go about checking german soldiers names online..eg..if i have a photograph with a name and number on the back is is it poss to find out about this fellow...is there a site??...many thanks k
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What are the numbers listed?
If he was killed in action, you may find him listed on the website of the German war graves commission: volksbund.de
However, to have any level of certainty in the result, you should know his date of birth or unit, or the name needs to be very unique.
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many thanks JL...here is a scan of the back...kComment
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I am not sure what the number means, pehaps a Feldpostnummer?
I am having difficulty reading the name, but it seems like a weird one, thus rare, thus perhaps researchable.
There will be no quick answer to your question. You have to see where and when the photo was taken, of what unit, etc. You can check in the German phone book, check the Volksbund website, perhaps send a letter to the Deutsche Dienststelle.
Basicaly, it is not worth it except if knowing more about this guy is very important to you.
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The number looks like a Feldpost number to me. From 1941-3. June 1944 this number was assigned to 4. Kompanie Lehr-Abteilung des Chefs des Transportwesens. Most likely there is no way to research this any further unless you have more material pertaining to this person.Comment
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I read the name as Koislmaier, if that is correct, there are two KIA matches in the Graves list, one for a Feldwebel killed in Normandy 20 June 1944 and another later in the War in 1945 for an Obgf. The number matches an OKH Staff transportation unit if it is a feldpost number. More interesting is the 243/5, which may be the unit number and company. The 243rd Division served in Normandy where and when the Feldwebel was killed so it could be AR 243 5th batterie etc. or another unit with the 243 designation. It is hard to be sure but with the pieces you can narrow it down, especially with an unusual last name.Comment
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many many thanks chaps....id say the second number is a feldpost number...the first number could well be a unit etc..the pic is a portrait ......could somebody please post a link so i can search the graves database...ta kComment
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Hi Karlo, I don't think you can search online, a form has to be filled out and sent in and is only accepted for research if your a family member...with offical submitted documentation...Originally posted by karlo View PostComment
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The graves site is public access, here is a link explaining how to use it in English- You have to register to use it.
http://www.axishistory.com/index.php?id=3595Comment
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thanks for ur help johnny!!...kComment
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It is written:
Ogefr. Koislmaier - so the Obergefreiter killed later in 1945 is your man.Comment
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thanks...this chap looks v young..hardly the man listed as been born in 1901.....hes the only koislmaier that comes up on the site...kOriginally posted by Thorsten B. View PostComment
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