German Paratrooper
My neighbor came over for Memoral day and we were discussing the military, he said his father was in the German army in WW2 but he did not know what unit his father was in.. I said do have any picts he said yes one of his father in his uniform.. Here is the pict. of Paratrooper Georg Mayer, the father was a pow in the USA and moved to the USA in 1952 when he went to work as a master brewer for Reingold Beer co... Also here is a pict of his son my neighbor a remarkable likeness....BILL
"As long as there are brave men and warriors the halls of Valhalla will never be silent or empty"
In memory of my father William T. Grist December 26, 1920--September 10, 2009..
901st. Ordnance H.A.M. North Africa, Italy, Southern France....ETO
Also in memory of my mother Jane Kidd Grist Feb. 22, 1920-- September 27, 2009... WWll War bride May 1942...
Re: German Paratrooper
Superb photo Bill
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Re: German Paratrooper
That is a great photo Bill and as you say an uncanny likeness !
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
Re: German Paratrooper
Hello Bill,
thanks for sharing this with us
my neighbors ?
a protestant preacher on the left and an old harpy on the right.....no luck
thanks
The sacrifice of life is a huge sacrifice, there is only one that is more terrible, the sacrifice of honor
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Laurent Huart (1964-2008)
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