Chris Boonzaier Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 Have just built a little corner dedicated to the wifes grandfather.... behind his tunic is a norwegian backpack he seems to have "captured" in Narvik. He lost all his stuff when his Destroyer went down.... 2
jonsey2001 Posted March 27, 2016 Posted March 27, 2016 This is a nice looking display. Is the destroyer the one that resistance forces disabled in the fjords? Cheers.. George
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 27, 2016 Author Posted March 27, 2016 Hi, He was wounded in the fight with the Glowworm, and when they arrived in Narvik he went ashore. The Bernd von Arnim was scuttled later after further fighting... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_destroyer_Z11_Bernd_von_Arnim
nesredep Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Very nice Chris.Please post Your items on My Narvik thread??
Paul R Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 I am glad that your grand father-in-law's stuff was able to be preserved together like this. You truly honor his service. I know I must have asked you this before, but did you ever get to meet him in person? Can you please show us what is in the case next to the picture?
Chris Boonzaier Posted April 9, 2016 Author Posted April 9, 2016 Hi, yup, I knew him for 3-4 years. When i get it finalised I will post close ups :-) 1
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 2, 2020 Author Posted December 2, 2020 Just found this in my boxes today... he is the navy officer on the left...
ostprussenmann_new Posted September 2, 2021 Posted September 2, 2021 Great display and awesome preservation; very lucky to have that
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