Title: WW2 German Soldier Memorial Card – Stefan Aicher, 1942 Fallen Infantryman

Translation:

• Front of the card:
  • “Prayer Remembrance for the young man Stefan Aicher, son of a farmer from Forsting. Corporal in an Infantry Regiment. War participant against Belgium, France, and Russia. Fell on January 14, 1942, during heavy fighting in the East at the age of 22 years and 6 months, dying a hero’s death.”
• Verse:
  “Full of courage, you went to war,
  Full of hope for a return;
  But God decided differently
  And took you into His heavenly army.”
• Back of the card:
  “Through your death and your abandonment on the cross, redeem us, O Jesus.”

Description:
This original World War II German memorial card honors Corporal Stefan Aicher, a brave soldier who fought in battles across Belgium, France, and Russia. Born into a farming family in Forsting, Aicher tragically fell on January 14, 1942, at the young age of 22, during intense combat in the East. Memorial cards like this were a customary way for families and communities to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, with prayers for their eternal peace. The card includes a heartfelt verse mourning his loss and recognizing his courage. On the reverse side, there is a depiction of Christ on the cross and a prayer, reflecting the deep religious sentiments of the time. This piece provides a poignant insight into the personal and spiritual aspects of the wartime experience.

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