WW2 German Death Card of Wilhelm Altinger.

[Heartfeltzero]

Wilhelm was born on January 21st 1924. The card states that during the war he served as a rider in a reconnaissance squadron. He was killed in a counterattack on the Dnieper on November 4th 1943. He followed his twin brother in death who was killed on February 2nd 1943. He was 19.

[Willmore]

Hi JB.

A very sad example for sure, thank you for sharing it with us.

Name:Wilhelm Altinger
Rank: Reiter
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1924
Birth Place: München
Military Unit: 1./Schwadron Schnelle Abteilung 304 (304. Infanterie-Division)
Death Date: 4 Nov 1943
Death Place: Adelsheim

His cause of death is noted as Gefallen: Artillerie Geschoß Volltreffer, Rumpf (Killed in action: Artillery Shell Direct Hit, Trunk/Torso)

I couldn't find Wilhelm on the Volksbund and it is possible that this is due to his cause of death, eg he was vaporised by the artillery strike.

Divisional units of 304. Infanterie Division -
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What is a Schnelle Abteilung -
Schnelle Abteilung - Feldgrau.net

Wilhelm Altinger (1924-1943) - Find a Grave Memorial

[Willmore]

Here is some information about Wilhelms' twin brother Franz.

Name: Franz Altinger
Date of birth: 21.01.1924
Place of birth: München
Death/missing date: 02.02.1943
Death/missing place: 2 km nordlich Nowaja-Derewnja 27 km nordlich Bolchow
Service rank: Grenadier

Franz Altinger has not yet been transferred to a military cemetery set up by the Volksbund
According to the information available to us, his grave is currently in the following place: Nowaja Derewnja / Kaluga - Russland

Casualty card information -

Name: Franz Altinger
Rank: Grenadier
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1924
Birth Place: München
Military Unit: 1./Kompanie Grenadier Regiment 519
Death Date: 2 Feb 1943
Death Place: 2 km nordlich Nowaja-Derewnja 27km nordlich Balchow
Mother: Anna Altinger

His cause of death is noted as Gefallen: Kopfshuss (Killed in action: Head shot)

Franz Altinger (1924-1943) - Find a Grave Memorial

Kind regards,

Will.

[Heartfeltzero]

Thank you so much! Always appreciated!

[Willmore]

My pleasure.