Article about: That depends really Dagon, i can read the printed words on the death cards but actual handwritting can be a totally different matter, it can be quite difficult sometimes but i could try
A grenadier (possibly from 97th Jager Division) named Leopold who was killed in the Battle for Dukla Pass in 1944 on the border of Poland and Slovakia in the Carpathians. What happened was the Slovakians called upon the Soviets for help to push the Germans out of Slovakia, and the area chosen to start the Soviet offensive would be Dukla / Dukla Pass. A battle ensued, especially on/around Dukla Hill #534 (northwest of Dukla), in which the upper hand for the hill was exchanged about 20 times throughout 10 long days of fighting. But it ended up with the Soviets taking the town of Dukla on September 21, 1944......the exact day that Leopold was killed in action.
These are the types of cards that I personally look for....as the dates of death may have significant meaning to the battles these men fought in, if you take the time to research them a little, even before buying.
Not very knowledgeable when it comes to Croatia/Bosnia in ww2....so any input is welcomed.
Max Baumgartner, an HJ Scharfuhrer who was later a member of a Pionier Battalion......was killed by partisans in Bosnia. He was killed in Licko Petrovo Selo on May 21, 1943 and his remains were never found.
Thanks Evgeni. I had actually thought the same thing from my personal research today, but I am wondering if it fits, as Volksbund says he was KIA in Licko Petrovo Selo, which is about 400 Km from Case Black's furthest western area.
Definitely some heavy partisan activity in Croatia though.....incredible....
He was MIA, so there might be the case that there was no documentation about the movements of the unit, hence the last traceable place was noted down. However its just a hypothesis.
Hi Evgeni , I have just put it under a UV light next to a piece of modern paper and it did not light up like a lantern! The paper next to it did glow however(picture is of both side by side) , I take it that is a good sign if not conclusive!! Are there any other ways to determine originality with these cards as they are not my area. Thanks in advance, Leon.
Good sign indeed! I also check out ebay and some other sources on the internet. When I see more than 2 or 3 of the same cards for sale in different sources it rings the bell.
Well at least that is good news Leon, considering what happened with the docs. Im glad for you. We should do some more research and nail down a unit with that info on him. I know you had said he may be from III./FJ Rgt 1......so we should see if it fits for sure!
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