SS-Hauptsturmführer Michael Wittmann headstone plaque removed !!!

**ibrahim ahmad** · 07-23-2015, 05:24 AM

As of 20th July 2015

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Looking for all relevant info & items on WW2 German U-boats in Singapore and Asia for my research.
The Monsun U-Boats – WW2 German Submarines In Asia

**AZPhil** · 07-23-2015, 05:43 AM

Did this really happen????? Link Please.
If it did I understand that such a Great Panzer commanders could be honored for his feats , But to steal the sacred marker for his eternal rest is as bad as the items stolen from the KZ camps. I hope that the perpetrator rots in Hell.
No matter what side you fought for, If you were a true warrior and fought the fight with honor, The Respect should be shown.

Semper Fi
Phil

**Jerry B** · 07-23-2015, 09:06 AM

not the first time and not him alone it seems.

Headstone of Field Marshal Walter Model stolen from Cemetery

**TrondK** · 07-23-2015, 09:53 AM

I have said it before, and i will say it again: The problem today is nonexisting punishments.

Grown up people who does such acts should be punished by working on the railroad for a minimum of 12months, 12hours a day no days off. Equipped with a big sledgehammer, a 15kg chain and ball around their legs and surronded by armed guards with standing order to "Shoot to kill".

Yes i whole heartly believe it is the way to go- no i do not believe in "Cumbayah-my lord" punishments.

**HistoryMan** · 07-23-2015, 10:17 AM

I wonder who's collection that now sits in...... ( and I am not implying any member here )

**m4l700** · 07-23-2015, 11:11 AM

....I was planning a trip there in the next few weeks

**Adrian Stevenson** · 07-24-2015, 11:13 AM

An ongoing problem. As I mentioned in the thread Jerry posted the link to, I first heard about these thefts back in 1989 when I visited his grave on a trip to Normandy for the 45th Anniversary of D Day.

This is just so wrong.

Cjeers, Ade.

**sitges1990** · 07-24-2015, 09:40 PM

It's bad enough to steal from graves, it's even worse that there are morally corrupt collectors that will pay big money for them, creating the market. Sick, sick, sick.