Title: WW2 German Soldier Memorial Card – Jakob Aidelsburger, 1942 Fallen Infantryman

Translation:

• Front of the card:
  • “In God’s holy peace, far from his loved ones, our dear son and brother Jakob Aidelsburger rests. Corporal in an Infantry Regiment. Participant in the campaigns in France and Russia. Born on December 12, 1911, in Kühbach. Fell on March 27, 1942, during heavy fighting in Russia.”
• Verse:
  “Ah, it is hard to grasp
  That you will never return,
  So young you had to lose your life,
  Our happiness is destroyed.
  Everyone who knew you mourns,
  And even your loyal heart
  Now presses our hands in silent grief
  In this deep sorrow.
  You, good heart, rest now in peace,
  Forever mourned by your loved ones.”
• Back of the card:
  “Be comforted, my son…
  ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die; and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ (John 11:25)”

Description:
This is an original World War II German memorial card for Corporal Jakob Aidelsburger, a soldier who participated in both the French and Russian campaigns. Born on December 12, 1911, he was tragically killed in heavy fighting on March 27, 1942, in Russia. Memorial cards such as this were commonly distributed among family and comrades to honor the memory of the fallen and serve as prayer reminders. This card features a somber verse expressing the grief of his loved ones and their remembrance of his sacrifice. Additionally, the back of the card includes a religious passage from the Bible, reflecting the faith and customs prevalent at the time. A poignant piece of history, this card offers a glimpse into the personal loss experienced by many families during World War II.