Old Marine Posted August 29, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 29, 2019 I have had these in the display case for years. Any observations on these items would be appreciated. Can anyone decipher the dog tag? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted August 29, 2019 the reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted August 29, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 29, 2019 Dennis, the soldier's name was "Otto Friedrich" his address was: "Gemeindeweg 4" (street) in "GERA" (town) Date of birth: January, 16th 1896 His last unit was Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment 78. Before that he was a member of a Ersatzbataillon (Replacement Battalion). I found your soldier in the 78th Infantry Regiment's casual list. He was a member of 10th Company. MIA at Reims on April, 16th 1917. His rank was Musketier. http://denkmalprojekt.org/verlustlisten/vl_kgl_preuss_rir_78_9-12_komp.htm These are some very nice items, thanks for sharing! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted August 29, 2019 Hi Lars, Thanks you. I wasn't expecting to identify him, its sobering. I am supposing that him being listed as Vermisst means that he was never found. Thanks again my friend. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcat1982 Posted May 5, 2020 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2020 He may have been recovered later and interred at Noyers-Pont-Maugis, as there is a Musketier Otto Friedrich buried at Block A Grave 4631. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spag199th Posted January 25, 2021 Share #6 Posted January 25, 2021 Nice find and a great story to it. That's always a plus to purchase Militaria with the Soldiers name behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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