Oberstleutnant Friedrich von Schilgen

**operaman** · 04-05-2012, 03:42 AM

Got a new postcard (see scan) Looks like a intresting fellow anybody know anything about him ,what he did and when he died.I think he is wareing a monacle

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-05-2012 03:42 AM

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**Eric Zentner** · 04-05-2012, 04:00 AM

born: September 08, 1906 in Kronberg in Taunus
died: September 12, 2005 in Kronberg in Taunus

3 Strausberg, he was commander of Landesschützen replacement battalion of the 20.01.1944. He was commander of the National Rifle replacement battalion 3 Strausberg on 20/01/1944.
It "Should" have had RK also (is however never entered). It had a "target" and the IGC have (but never recorded).

Furthermore, he was German athlete and Schlussläufer of the torch to the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936. In addition, he was a athlete and final runner of the torch relay for the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936.

Very cool. this is the best google translate would do.
Eric

**operaman** · 04-05-2012, 04:45 AM

Thanks Eric,that is amazing.This is really nice because besides collecting postcards of the TR I collect 1936 Olympic memorabilia I had no idea that he was involved in the Olympics, again Thanks.