WW2 German Death Card, Heer Obergefrieter Rudolf Medele, EKII, IAB, BWB-1942 Eastern Front

Title: WW2 German Soldier Memorial Card – Rudolf Medele, 1942 Fallen Infantryman, Iron Cross, Infantry Assualt Badge and Wound Badge Recipient

Translation:

• Front of the card:
  • “In memory and prayer for our dear son and brother Rudolf Medele from Rohrbach. Senior Corporal in an Infantry Regiment. Holder of the Iron Cross 2nd Class, Infantry Assault Badge, and Wound Badge. Participant in the campaigns in France, Yugoslavia, and Russia. He died a hero’s death for the Fatherland south of Lake Ladoga on October 7, 1942, at the age of 22.”
• Verse:
  “You departed from us with a heavy heart,
  Hoping for a reunion,
  But our pain is now greater,
  As this can no longer happen.”
• Back of the card:
  • “St. George
    Help us in the fight against all enemies.”

Description:
This original World War II German memorial card commemorates Senior Corporal Rudolf Medele, a distinguished infantryman from Rohrbach. Medele was a decorated soldier, having been awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class, Infantry Assault Badge, and Wound Badge, signifying his bravery and sacrifice in battles across France, Yugoslavia, and Russia. His service culminated in his death near Lake Ladoga on October 7, 1942, at just 22 years old. These memorial cards were a common way for families and communities to honor the fallen, expressing their grief and remembrance through prayer. The card features a solemn verse lamenting his untimely departure, with the reverse depicting St. George slaying a dragon, accompanied by a plea for protection in battle. This piece is a poignant reminder of the personal sacrifices and hardships faced by soldiers and their families during the war.

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