tamiwell Posted 28 February Share Posted 28 February (edited) Hello, I recently purchased a lovely portrait postcard of a German soldier, and I was hoping to be able to identify him from the reverse text. I was wondering what the best way might be to start researching a German soldier? I've only had experience researching Australian and British soldiers so far, and a quick check online was a bit confusing, and didn't help much. I know that he was in Wesel, on the 25th of April 1915, and that he was a Sergeant. His name might have been E Muller, but the handwriting is difficult. Can anyone give me any advice about where to start looking for more information? Or perhaps even what was happening in Wesel around that time? Thank you so much Edited 28 February by tamiwell adding photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie2 Posted 28 February Share Posted 28 February Your best bet would be to post good scans of both sides of the card. I‘m sure someone will be able to help you if possible. Looking for a Müller is like looking for a Smith Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamiwell Posted 28 February Author Share Posted 28 February Thanks Charlie, I've added the photographs. I'm not 100 per cent sure it's Muller, I'm not great with the old style handwriting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie2 Posted 28 February Share Posted 28 February It looks like E. Müller to me as well. Wesel was a garrison town and in peace time the home garrison of 2 field artillery regiments - FAR 43 & 47 and 2 infantry regiments - IR 56 & 57. No doubt after mobilisation there would have been an influx of units or soldiers from other units temporarily in Wesel. As far as I can tell there is no means of identifying his regiment in the photo, although I think I can see the partial outline of either a number or cypher on his shoulder strap (but that could just be my eyes). Unless either @AOK4 or @GreyC can add anything, I think you have reached the end of the line already. Its a very nice photo though. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 28 February Share Posted 28 February Hello, There's no way anything more can be said about the man indeed. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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