Hamburger Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Dear people,I was wondering if you could assist me in reading the back of the attached photograph please?I am trying to find out who the gentleman is with the Pour_le_Mérite around his neck, I found a site with multiple lists of recipients but cant pinpoint any one.much appreciatedAndi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernhard H.Holst Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Hello Andi.It reads:Laily den 14.8.1917.Gefechtsstand der 81.Infantr.Brigade vor der Wohnung des Oberstleutnants.Mit vielen GruessenDein treuer ???Bernhard H. HolstBTW: saw a snippet on TV about ANZAC Day ceremonies in your country. Quite moving.BHH Edited April 26, 2015 by Bernhard H.Holst typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Lieber Berhard, Ich bedanke mich, Kann davon ausgehen das mein urgrosswater dann beim 81. dabei war?Ausserdem weist wer der mann sein kann? Ich fand dies http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_SickAnzac day ist schon toll, bloss in den letzten jahren wird es immer mehr wie Disney Land Parade. Als ich vor 25 Jahren es zum ersten mal sah fand ich es würdiger.grussAndi Edited April 26, 2015 by Hamburger Oberst Georg Sick gefunden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernhard H.Holst Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hello Andi.I am unable to confirm the identity of the wearer of the PlM or that your person belonged to the unit.Bernhard H. Holst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 I thank you for your help again Bernhard.could you help me one more time with a translation of the sütterling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernhard H.Holst Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Hello Andi.Cannot read everything but here is what I can:Mooslette den 6.11.1916Meinem lieben Frauchen und Soehnchen.Ich bin der aelteste auf diesem Bild (?) und sehe am juengsten aus nicht war liebe (???) ?Bin drei Jahre aelter (???) die beiden, die sind noch aktiv.Mit besten Gruessen unserm gutes lieben Muetterchen Bernhard H. Holst Edited April 27, 2015 by Bernhard H.Holst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Berhard,Thank you very much, I really appreciate your help. Andi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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