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Hello all, I have been trying to ID these "missing named" RKT's. The OdR reunions I attended were in the late 70's & early 80's. I know I have seen or met many of these RKT's, I just have to dig through my files & photos. The 3 reunions I attended there were 3 to 4 hundred RKT's at each one, so this will take some time. Tom
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Originally posted by Tom B View PostHello all, I have been trying to ID these "missing named" RKT's. The OdR reunions I attended were in the late 70's & early 80's. I know I have seen or met many of these RKT's, I just have to dig through my files & photos. The 3 reunions I attended there were 3 to 4 hundred RKT's at each one, so this will take some time. Tom
We are grateful for any help you can give, as always!!!!!!!
-Nigelsigpic 57ers...."The Devil Is In The Detail"
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Originally posted by Sepp45 View PostA rare photo of the funeral service for SS-Brigadeführer Kurt Meyer, on December 23th, 1961.
I don't know if the ever wore any '57 medals; and this picture isn't very clear.
More than 4000 veterans attended the funeral.
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Originally posted by Tom B View PostHello Sepp, GLAD you're back !! You are correct, this is a rare photo. I have only seen acouple of Meyer's funeral. Also I've never seen a pic of him wearing any medals taken postwar. His funeral pillow "probably" had 57 awards on it. (but who knows)?? I have met a few RKT's who were in attendence, but I never thought to ask them about certain details. Thanks, Tom
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The funeral pillow with the awards of Generalfeldmarschall Albert Kesselring, buried in 1960 and given a military ceremony. I don't know if the former GM ever wore any '57 medals...
Also, if you look closely, you'll see that the soldier carrying the pillow is wearing a '57 ribbon barAttached Files
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