Alan Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Hello Guys, I have these 2 items that came together and I would like to find out all I can. The photo is large format and I am assuming is of Wilhelm Spathelfer. The document is a dedication from his friend Emil Gärtner which I have translated as: Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life John 11:25 To Commemorate Wilhelm Spathelfer, Teacher. Dedicated by (v. f. ??) friend Emil Gärtner He died a hero's death for the fatherland at Aurhy on the 9th September 1915 in the war year 1914/15. No one has greater love than this, he lays down his life for his friends John 15:13 Can anyone tell me what the v. f. in "gewidmet v.f. Freund Emil Gärtner" means please? Also I cannot find a reference to Aurhy or when translated Authy. The battle at Soissons, Aisne River 8th - 14th Jan. 1915 fits the date mentioned. Where might I find any service history for these 2 men? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 gewidmet von seiner freund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Bayern said: gewidmet von seiner freund Nice one, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackcowboyBS Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) well as the second photo claims, that Wilhelm Spathelfer was a teacher before he went to war. The small village he died is called Auchy not Aurhy! also the day of his death seems to be 9th of january not September. You can find a photo of Auchy from 1915 here a map of this area here In this area there was the 6th army corps, which mainly was built by bavarian soldiers, operating. Some text on this area also here and there! This might helpy you a bit. PS: v. s. means von seinem Edited March 28, 2022 by BlackcowboyBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, BlackcowboyBS said: well as the second photo claims, that Wilhelm Spathelfer was a teacher before he went to war. The small village he died is called Auchy not Aurhy! also the day of his death seems to be 9th of january not September. You can find a photo of Auchy from 1915 here a map of this area here In this area there was the 6th army corps, which mainly was built by bavarian soldiers, operating. Some text on this area also here and there! This might helpy you a bit. Thank you, this is very helpful. Not sure why I wrote September…old age I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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