IR 134 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Last Weekend I made a visit to the grandson of Walther Heinert from IR 134, recipent of the Goldene St. Heinrichs-Medaille. Here a picture of his medal-bar.Gru? Stefan Edited February 24, 2009 by IR 134
Ulsterman Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Interesting!! I had marked his bio for some reason.Have you seen the Golden St Henry book?He got the medal for a very bloody grenade-tossing, night action against British troops near Foureaur.
Claudius Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Outstanding bar! And named to someone where you know the action -superb.
IR 134 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 Interesting!! I had marked his bio for some reason.Have you seen the Golden St Henry book?He got the medal for a very bloody grenade-tossing, night action against British troops near Foureaur. Hi Ulsterman. It?s a funny thing with the book: on the same day, I visited Heinert?s grandson, I got the book from a good friend of mine. And when I look inside, I found this dedication from the family Oskar Fritzsche - another gold-medal-winner from IR134 -to his nephew, for confirmation So, this was an absolutely amazing weekend. Gru? Stefan
IR 134 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 Heinert volunteered in 1913 to the regiment and belonged to the 1. company since I think 1918/19. At this time he was the only member of his company who served the whole time in one company. His later company commander was http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=23524&hl=zehmisch Gru? Stefan
Deruelle Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 HelloNice stroy Stefan, very interresting. Just for my information, do you know if the SH medal is hallmarked or not ? ThanksRegardsChristophe
Deruelle Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Have a look Stefan, I have one photo with Oberleutnant from IR Nr. 134. There is no name on the backChristophe
Stogieman Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Fantastic, maybe the fifth one I've seen... awesome!
IR 134 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Posted February 26, 2009 HelloNice stroy Stefan, very interresting. Just for my information, do you know if the SH medal is hallmarked or not ? ThanksRegardsChristopheHello Christophe.The medal is marked "F.U."Have a look Stefan, I have one photo with Oberleutnant from IR Nr. 134. There is no name on the backChristopheSent you pm.Gru? Stefan
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