Chris Boonzaier Posted March 26, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsey2001 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 This is a nice looking display. Is the destroyer the one that resistance forces disabled in the fjords? Cheers.. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Very nice Chris.Please post Your items on My Narvik thread?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted April 9, 2016 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hi, yup, I knew him for 3-4 years. When i get it finalised I will post close ups :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Just found this in my boxes today... he is the navy officer on the left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyds Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Nice display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 That is quiet something! Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostprussenmann_new Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Great display and awesome preservation; very lucky to have that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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