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    Info on these Death Card soldiers

    Hi,

    I just found these at the back of my cabinet (forgotten for a while). I wonder if any of the German members here, or just anyone who can read Germanic script could help me translate these cards.

    Also if anyone has any info on any of these guys I would be most greatful.

    WW1 Death Card, It reads peculiarly to me becuase I didn't know they issued the RK in WW1?



    The other 3 cards are WW2, one SS one luftwaffe and one Army. I bought these so long ago and have never got around to researching them (and when I did, I can't navigate the German record/war graves commision website).







    Thanks in advance,
    Tom

    #2
    I believe the meaning of the WW1 card is sorta "He is a member of the holders of the Iron Cross".

    Generally speaking, all death cards read "In loving memory of our son/father/brother who died at a young age, for the fatherland, far too young" and then it'll list his awards, and roughly the area where he was killed.

    best
    Hank
    Unless it was nighttime, or the weather was bad, and you were running out of gas - then it was a sweaty nightmare, like a monkey f*ing a skunk.
    ~ Dan Hampton, Viper Pilot

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      #3
      Hi,

      Brilliant thanks Hank. I have a lot of trouble with the germanic script, I can never tell the difference between half the letters.

      These card seemed interesting to me when I bought them. I seem to remember they were only about ******163;2-5 each.

      Thanks again for the info, I thought it was odd to have a WW1 RK holder (seeing as I don't think it existed then).

      All the best,
      Tom

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        #4
        Originally posted by Brandenburger View Post
        Hi,

        Brilliant thanks Hank. I have a lot of trouble with the germanic script, I can never tell the difference between half the letters.

        These card seemed interesting to me when I bought them. I seem to remember they were only about £2-5 each.

        Thanks again for the info, I thought it was odd to have a WW1 RK holder (seeing as I don't think it existed then).

        All the best,
        Tom
        Why most vets in Germany fought both in WWI and WWII. Look at Rommel he got the PLM and RK w/ diamonds.

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          #5
          But my guy was killed on 30th October 1914. So he couldn't have got an RK in WW2.

          Tom

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            #6
            Originally posted by Brandenburger View Post
            But my guy was killed on 30th October 1914. So he couldn't have got an RK in WW2.

            Tom
            And looks like he was killed in Northern France.

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              #7
              Your last guy was loaded with awards!
              It shows he won:
              The German Cross in Gold
              Iron Cross 1st & 2nd class
              The Infantry Assault Badge
              The Russian Front Medal
              Gold Wound Badge
              A true combat vet!

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                #8
                Thanks Anthony

                Regards
                Tom

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by torra44 View Post
                  Your last guy was loaded with awards!
                  It shows he won:
                  The German Cross in Gold
                  Iron Cross 1st & 2nd class
                  The Infantry Assault Badge
                  The Russian Front Medal
                  Gold Wound Badge
                  A true combat vet!
                  And a Knights Cross, I would love to know more about this guy.

                  Tom
                  Last edited by Brandenburger; 12-20-2006, 02:27 PM.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Brandenburger View Post
                    And an Knights Cross, I would love to know more about this guy.

                    Tom
                    Woops!---I missed the most important of all!
                    I would love to translate these in full for you but I am in work at the moment. I will check back later tonight.

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                      #11
                      Thanks again Anthony, you have been a great help.

                      Tom

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                        #12
                        Sorry I thought you ment the last one.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Maj. Konig View Post
                          Sorry I thought you ment the last one.
                          Thats ok, don't worry about it. Interesting phraseology on the card though.

                          Tom

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                            #14
                            Update

                            Hi,

                            Just got some interesting information on Josef Schwabenberer, he was a feldwebel/Oberfeldwebel (2 different sources) with 2./GR 426 (Anyone know what unit this is please?) and I believe he won his RK on 10th September 1943.

                            Tom
                            Last edited by Brandenburger; 12-21-2006, 01:30 PM.

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