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A new request regarding FP nr. M 03184. My feldpost number book indicates that this number was for 24 U-Boots-Flottille/Kdo. Was this still the case in December 1943? Thanks for the help. Richard

According to my brand new Feldpostnemmern book: 18.Vorposten-Flotille/Kdo. Richard

Ian, can you tell me what Code 106 stands for? Thanks for the help. Richard

Joe, a picture just for you. Richard

Thanks Martin. When I compare the upper-most emblem in the photo to the U-74 emblem I can see that they are the same. Richard

Thanks for the reply Sto. After a closer look, I think that you are correct. Richard

Can anyone tell me which U-boat had the cap emblem in the attached photo? I've seen it before but in going through my reference books have been unable to find it. Thanks for the help. Richard

Hello Joe. I agree that those to pictures are good ones, especially the toilet. I got a chuckle out of that one. I agree that it would have been nice to see more training pictures. I recently saw some in a photo album that was for sale. There are lots of nice new photos around judging from the albums that are being taken apart and the photos sold individually on e-bay. Maybe some will find homes that will share them. Richard

Nice group Erik. I picked up Gordon's book yesterday at my local book store. Haven't had a chance to sit down with it yet. Richard

Joe, I wrote the last message less than an hour ago and the postman just delivered the book. After a quick look through, I think it's a book worth the price I payed for it. It's much like most of the "h&c" picture books, a good general interest book with nice photos. My library, not being as extensive as yours, results in there being quite a few pictures I haven't seen before (or at least can't remember). Overall, not a disappointment. Richard

Mine's on order and hopefully will arrive next week Joe. I know Gordon's book won't compare to this one and it's unlikely that Gordon's book will be matched for many years to come but I was hoping that "U-BOOTE CREWS" might have some other interesting photos, etc. Sounds like I'm going to be disappointed. Richard

Thanks for the reply Gordon. Unfortunately it's not Zurn as I believe he died in 1965. This Erich was still alive inthe late 60's. Richard

Can any one make out the last name in these signatures. I can read Erich as the first name but the last name is a mystery. Richard

Sean, I think if you re-sized the images you might get some asnwers. The images are too small to show much detailed needed to ID the manufacturer. Richard

Thanks again John. Richard

Thanks John. Richard

Unfortunately, John, it appears that only members to the forum can access the images. Any chance that you can post them? Richard

Thanks Gordon. That all makes sense now. Richard

I need some help with a Kriegsmarine Wehrpas entry: Komp. Gravelines Marinestammregiment Beverloo I do not understand "Gravelines". I know Beverloo, in German occupied Belgium, had an SS Panzer Grenadier training facility and a transit prison camp for alien nationals. This was the Wehrpas holders first posting (Nov. 1941) after completing RAD service. The last entry in his RAD service reads as follows: "Belehrt uber Spionage, Spionageabwehr, Landesverrat und Wahrung des Dienstgeheimnisses am 20.5.41" RAD service was completed on 27.9.41. An interesting document which unfortunately has me somewhat bewildered. Thanks for any assistance. Richard

Thanks Gordon. Richard

Thanks Pete. That's kind of what I was thinking and I'd also considered the LRDG Bedford trucks that Eddie mentioned. Hopefully some one will have the answer as it would be nice to know for sure. Richard

Most appreciated Rick. Richard

Bernhard, can you tell me what M.E.A. might stand for? I suspect Marine ???????? Artillerie, and can't figure out what the "E." might be. Thanks Richard

Thanks for the reply Eddie. I was aware of the Boer War "Beddy's Scouts" but I'm looking for a Second World War unit that may have gone by that name as I have a set of WW2 medals named to an individual in Beddy's Scouts. Richard

Thanks Berhard. The M.K.A. makes sense and I'll have to figure out whether or not the A.f.K. fits with the documents. Richard