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Well said! Hardy

Flieger Bluse with Heer insignia. Karl Ott a Luftwaffe Oberwerkmeister (aircraft mechanic in the rank of an Oberfeldwebel) writes that in April 1945 he and other LW ground personnel were transferred to the Luftwaffenfeldausbildungs-Division 154 under the command of Heeresgruppe Mitte (GFM Sch?rner). They were transferred to Naumburg for infantry training. Ott describes that they took off their yellow Kragenspiegel and replaced them with Grenadier Litzen. As well as the eagles on hats and tunics. The entire article is published in German in: J?gerblatt Nr: 3/2003 sorry for the poor image Hardy

That's what I thought, thank you Hardy

Charles, this is from Malte Znaniecki's excellent site: Husaren-Regiment Nr.12 K?niglich Preu?isches Th?ringisches Husaren-Regiment Nr.12 (8.Kav.-Brig./8.Inf.-Div./IV.Armeek.) >8.Kav.-Brig./2.Kav.-Div./H.K.K.2.< Standort: Garnison bzw. Aufstellungsort: Torgau (aufgest. 30.7.1791 in Radeberg, Bischofswerda, Hoyerswerda, K?nigsbr?ck, Ruhland) Regiments-Kommandeur: Oberstleutnant Freiherr von Ledebur (ab 16.6.1911) Regiments-Kommandeur: ... Mumm von Schwarzenstein (ab 4.5.1915) Leutnant Freiherr von Schlotheim Husaren-Regiment Nr.12 (8.Kav.-Brig./8.Inf.-Div./IV.Armeek.) >8.Kav.-Brig./2.Kav.-Div./H.K.K.2.< http://www.1914-18.info/erster-weltkrieg.p...p;s=torgau#goto Regards, Hardy

Thank you Chip, would ground personnel wear this uniform as well, or is he a Flieger/Beobachter/Sch?tze who hasn't earned his Abzeichen yet? Hardy

Hi, am I right in the assumption that this soldier is a member of Feldflieger-Abteilung 43 transfered from Fliegerersatz-Abteilung 1 Regards, Hardy

unbelievable Thanks Micha and Heiko for the heads up Hardy

Paul, I haven't forgotten - sorry that it takes sooo long. I'm still waiting for an answer from Germany. Hardy

Very nice bars Sascha, I especially like the fact that it shows that the owner was (like you say) a NCO (probably Vizefeldwebel) with the Badische Verdienstmedaille - then was promoted to Leutnant and awarded the Z?hringer L?wen Orden. Hardy

Hi Chip, no, no label inside. The tunic has three pockets inside: two in the back and a breast pocket. Chip do you see any problem with the later style shoulder boards found on this tunic? Any suggestions what the award could have been beside the EKI? Hardy

from March 5, 1915 to February 8, 1917 - Oberst Victor Sigismund Rudolf von Horn was the Commander of the 56. Feldartillerie-Brigade. http://www.vonhorn.info/pers/visi_1866.htm Hardy

Thanks Dave for the reply The tunic is actually darker in life than on the pictures. Here I made some pictures with the flash. I agree with you on the boards being of later issue- I did leave them on the tunic since the velvet on the bottom of the boards seems to be the same fabric as the collar and cuffs. Any ideas for the award beside the EKI? I have seen pictures of the blue pre-war tunic worn with wound badge

Well decorated Baden Pionier Leutnant from the Pionier-Bataillon Nr.14 The tunic is in very good condition, exept for some minor moth holes and dust. I added the awards to show how the tunic might have looked. Regards, Hardy

In Remembrance The Crew of Mitchell Mk. III D-10 RCAF No. 413 Sqdn. (P) Lost on Oct. 18, 1947 Pilot Flight LieutenantJOHN LESLIE MACLEOD, DFC Service Number: 20052 Age: 28 Force: Air Force Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force Division: 413 Sqdn. Citation: Distinguished Flying Cross, Atlantic Star, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, 1939-45 Star, Operational Wings and Pilots Flying Badge. Honours and Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross Date of Birth: April 24, 1919 Glen Norman, Ontario, Canada Date of Enlistment: February 9, 1942 Son of Donald Alexander and Blanche Louisa (n?e Baldy) MacLeod, of Cornwall, Ontario; husband of Dorothy Alice (n?e Veinet) MacLeod of Ottawa, Ontario. Brother of Duncan Rae, Donald Edgar and Marjorie Louise MacLEOD, F/O John Leslie (J24399) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.160 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron - Award effective 1 December 1945 as per Canada Gazette dated 15 December 1945 and AFRO 183/46 dated 22 February 1946. Born in Alexandria, Ontario, 24 April 1919. Attended Queens University (B.Commerce). Home in Kingston, Ontario; enlisted in Toronto, 21 January 1942 where he had been an auditor. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 29 August 1942), No.12 EFTS (graduated 23 October 1942), and No.9 SFTS (graduated 19 March 1943). As of recommendation he had flown 1,380 hours, 865 operational (105 sorties). Remained in postwar RCAF, first with No.5 Equipment Depot, then AFHQ. Assigned to No.413 (Photographic) Squadron, September 1947; missing on a flight on 18 October 1947 (No.413 Squadron Mitchell). Sent by registered mail to next-of-kin, 7 November 1949. "This pilot and captain has completed most successfully many operational sorties. His ability to handle his crew resulted in their being selected as one of the best in the squadron. His steadiness in undertaking all task, his courage and cool efficiency have made him an excellent pilot whose service in operational flying is most praiseworthy." . Flight Lieutenant MacLeod is also commemorated on a cairn at Mount Glory near Rossland, British Columbia. Flying OfficerGEORGES YVON LEBEL, DFC Service Number: 26356 Age: 25 Force: Air Force Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force Division: 413 Sqdn. Citation: Distinguished Flying Cross, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Operational Wings, War Medal 1939-1945 Honours and Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross Date of Birth: February 20, 1922 Cacouna, Qu?bec, Canada Date of Enlistment: June 26, 1940 Quebec, Qu?bec, Canada Son of Jean Baptiste Lebel and Cordelia Lebel, of Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec. LEBEL, P/O Georges Yvon (J85624) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.429 Squadron - Award effective 21 July 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2052/44 dated 22 September 1944. Born 1922 at Cacouna, Quebec; home there; enlisted Quebec, 26 June 1940. Trained at No.2 WS (graduated 20 January 1941) and No.4 BGS (graduated 15 March 1941). Commissioned 1944. Invested at Buckingham Palace, 11 August 1944. Missing, presumed dead, 18 October 1947 following crash of a Mitchell, No.413 Squadron. DHist file 181.009 D.5524 (RG.24 Vol.20667) has recommendation dated 29 May 1944 when he had flown 47 sorties; he must have been on second tour. Recommended again, 21 June 1944 following his 50th sortie. As air gunner this officer has taken part in a large number of sorties involving attacks on a wide range of enemy targets. He has proved himself to be a skilful and determined member of aircraft crew and his exemplary conduct in the face of the enemy has won great praise. Flying OfficerBENJAMIN THOMAS COOK , DFM Service Number: 19826 Age: 28 Force: Air Force Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force Division: 413 Sqdn. Citation: Distinguished Flying Medal Honours and Awards: Distinguished Flying Medal Date of Birth: March 17, 1919 Glenella, Manitoba, Canada Date of Enlistment: October 1, 1946 Son of William Jefferson Cook and Edith Cook. Husband of Gladys Mather Cook, of Penticton, British Columbia. Father of Barry and Charlene Cook. Brother of William, Stanley, Harold, Edith Cook and Dorthy M. Wood. Flying OfficerARTHUR GOLD ROBERTSON died on October 18, 1947 Service Number: J/28663 Age: 32 Force: Air Force Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force Division: 413 Sqdn. Citation: 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Pilot Flying Badge, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Maple Leaf Emblem, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-45. Date of Birth: November 1, 1914 Stoney Mountain, Manitoba, Canada Date of Enlistment: July 23, 1943 Son of James Paul and Janet Georgina (n?e Stevens) Robertson of Stony Mountain, Manitoba. Husband of Muriel Irene (n?e McCullough) and father of Brian Arthur of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Brother of James Melvin, Norace E., Robert Edgar, Sidney Allan, Jean Olive and Ruby E. Robertson. Flight Lieutenant MacLeod is also commemorated on a cairn at Mount Glory near Rossland, British Columbia. Leading AircraftmanBLISS EUGENE STRADIE BOWMAN died on October 18, 1947 Service Number: R/195797 Age: 24 Force: Air Force Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force Division: 413 Sqdn. Citation: War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Date of Birth: January 19, 1923 Winchester, Ontario, Canada Date of Enlistment: October 26, 1942 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Son of James and Olive Bowman; husband of Joyce Bowman, of Inkerman, Ontario. Lance CorporalWILLIAM HUGH MOLYNEAUX died on October 18, 1947 Service Number: M577343 Age: 24 Force: Air Force Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force Division: 413 Photo Sqdn. Citation: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal Date of Birth: April 19, 1923 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Date of Enlistment: October 1, 1946 Son of William H. Molyneaux. Brother of Roy, James, John Molyneaux, Evelyn Hodge and Mrs. A.R. Munro. CorporalJAMES NOAH SABOURIN died on October 18, 1947 Service Number: 22103 Age: 25 Force: Air Force Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force Division: 413 Sqdn. Citation: 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Date of Birth: May 24, 1922 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date of Enlistment: February 17, 1941 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Son of Joseph Noah and Edith Sabourin; husband of Ruth C. M. Sabourin, of Moncton, New Brunswick.

Yes, it does look like Groberz and not like G?rlitz. I agree. Due to some kind of distortion we seem to read the word Groberz. Now, find the town of Groberz. There are at least 100 names of war dead on the cenotaph - if the place ever existed it should be mentioned some where. It might not be G?rlitz but, after investing some of my time, it's the best I could come up with for now. Hardy

The size of the monument and the large list of names indicate a fair size town. - There is no town by that name. Hardy

from the internet:

The building to the left of the monument looks a lot like the Dreifaltigkeitskirche in G?rlitz. The name on the monument could be:

"Sie gaben ihr Alles ihr Leben ihr Blut Sie gaben es hin mit heiligem Mut - f?r uns" these lines are from a poem by a student from Charlottenburg Gymnasium. The words can be found on many war monuments build after 1918 I streched the picture a bit and inverted the colors - you can see the word LEBEN on the side. Full text: IHR LEBEN IHR BLUT Hardy

Makes me sick - add the words "found in Stalingrad" and you can sell dried up fecal matter. Hardy http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...rksid=p3907.m29

Ricky, can you sharpen the scan a bit more - I can't tell if they are Gibson's or Fender's

Betriebsschutz = factory - security

not so much a cuff title but an ID Armband worn by civilian clothed auxiliary police Hardy

That is correct. Here is a Stempel that spells it out: