WW2 German Death Card, Heer Gefrieter Otto Eichner, 1942 Eastern Front

Title: WW2 German Soldier Memorial Card – Otto Eichner, 1942 Fallen Infantryman

Translation:

• Front of the card:
  • “Prayer Remembrance for Otto Eichner from Asbach. Corporal in an Infantry Regiment. Died from severe wounds on March 20, 1942, at the age of 24. He found his final resting place in an honorary cemetery in the East.”
• Verse:
  “In Russian soil, a lonely grave,
  There they sent you into slumber.
  Far you marched to battle in the field,
  Now you fell in fire and died as a hero.
  You gave your all, your life and blood,
  For your Fatherland with manly courage.
  You sacrificed your youth and future,
  And you will never return to your homeland.
  In the bloom of your years, your life was taken,
  The cruel war demanded it.
  But bitter pain fades with time,
  You, however, rest in eternal peace!”
• Back of the card:
  “Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, burning with love for us,
  Ignite our hearts with love for You!
  (100 Days of Indulgence, once daily)”

Description:
This is an original World War II German memorial card for Corporal Otto Eichner, who served in an infantry regiment. The card provides a solemn remembrance of his sacrifice, stating that he succumbed to his wounds on March 20, 1942, at the age of 24. His final resting place is in an honorary cemetery in the East, a typical fate for many soldiers of the era. Memorial cards like this were commonly distributed among families and comrades to honor the fallen and serve as prayer reminders. This card also includes a religious invocation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, reflecting the faith and customs of the time. A poignant piece of wartime history, it offers a glimpse into the personal sacrifices and the heartfelt remembrances during the turbulent years of World War II.

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