Thank you MAP. Unfortunately this is true, these veterans are in a fast shrinking population.
Best regards- Jarret
Thank you MAP. Unfortunately this is true, these veterans are in a fast shrinking population.
Best regards- Jarret
Here is a war time photo of him. I apologize for the poor quality.
Best regards- Jarret
Thought I should put the two pics together.
Wow! really appreciate that side by side comparison. Thank you visor!
Best regards- Jarret
Many thanks for sharing this with the rest of us here. Must be fascinating to hear his story. Wonderful he survived the war and is still here today.
No problem! history shouldn't be contained, it should be shared. If you would like I could tell you guys more details of his journey through both fronts.by mauser9
Best regards- Jarret
Last edited by Luftwaffe 1941; 12-08-2017 at 03:21 AM.
Hello all! OK here is some more info I thought you guys would like to hear about this amazing mans journey.
During the short period of time in the Luftwaffe, he actually served as a guard in Herman Goering's headquarters in Ukraine. He would later meet Herman Goering himself. One day as he was cleaning his K98 rifle, along with the the other guards of the base. Herman Goering himself came to this base with other high ranking VIPs. All the guards quickly lined up, and saluted. Goering addressed all the men in the line personally. My friend (whose name im not giving for the sake of privacy) was at the end of this line. He was only 18 at the time, and Goering took notice of this. Here is there conversation. Goering- " How old are you?'
My friend- " i am 18 years old, Vice Marshal" Goering- " Well that rifle is your girlfriend number one, and then comes your real girlfriend"
Im going to wear this shirt during our next visit. I want to see if he recognizes the camo pattern lol.
Best regards- Jarret
Careful, he won't be able to see you. Lol.
Very true! lol
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