Short Tresse

[JOHN JONES]

Hello guys, first time post, please be gentle with me.
Recently brought circa 1943 book, Infantrie im Osten. Many close ups
of German troopers who invaded Russia, 64yrs to the day.
( sad to think most were dead by the time this book was printed )
The only named photo shows a knight cross winner, I would like to know
what became of him. On the uniform side, is the short tresse unusual? it
does not look like the picture was doctored? but shoulder straps do not
appear to have tresse, but a pip or numeral.

Header reads as follows. FELDWEBEL OTTO ESKE Zugfuhrer in einem
pommerschen jagerbattalion fand am 8. November 1941 an der spitze
seines Zuges den heldentod.

Cheers.......... PICTURE TO FOLLOW

[JOHN JONES]

Help

Hello guys, first time post, please be gentle with me.
Recently brought circa 1943 book, Infantrie im Osten. Many close ups
of German troopers who invaded Russia, 64yrs to the day.
( sad to think most were dead by the time this book was printed )
The only named photo shows a knight cross winner, I would like to know
what became of him. On the uniform side, is the short tresse unusual? it
does not look like the picture was doctored? but shoulder straps do not
appear to have tresse, but a pip or numeral.

Header reads as follows. FELDWEBEL OTTO ESKE Zugfuhrer in einem
pommerschen jagerbattalion fand am 8. November 1941 an der spitze
seines Zuges den heldentod.

Cheers.......... PICTURE TO FOLLOW

Okay, okay, I admit it, I am a 49yr old Technophobe, I have a
220kb picture I cannot post
If anyone can help, please mail me @ deltaregion@fsmail.net
This also needs ADDING to the crosses forum

THANKS CHAPS............

[amydron]

If Otto Eske is the Knights Cross winner, the text says that he "fell (died ) a Heroes Death at the head of his company on 8 Nov 1941"

[Tim DC]

Here is John's photo

[JOHN JONES]

Hello guys, first time post, please be gentle with me.
Recently brought circa 1943 book, Infantrie im Osten. Many close ups
of German troopers who invaded Russia, 64yrs to the day.
( sad to think most were dead by the time this book was printed )
The only named photo shows a knight cross winner, I would like to know
what became of him. On the uniform side, is the short tresse unusual? it
does not look like the picture was doctored? but shoulder straps do not
appear to have tresse, but a pip or numeral.

Header reads as follows. FELDWEBEL OTTO ESKE Zugfuhrer in einem
pommerschen jagerbattalion fand am 8. November 1941 an der spitze
seines Zuges den heldentod.

Cheers.......... PICTURE TO FOLLOW

THANKS TO amydron And TIM, for the translation and picture.
I welcome comments on the tresse and if he is a known KC holder.
Note also the'Y's back strap has been removed rivit and all, several
pictures in the Osten book, show this damage to Army property..!!
CHEERS JOHN