Introduce yourself

[M12 OKEH]

Hi All,
My name is Bernie from Staffordshire. My father died last week and I was trying to put together a few words for his funeral in a couple of days. He served with the German Army, in Police Battalion Riga on the Eastern Front. As a result of trying to get the correct spelling of his POW camp in Belgium, I stumbled upon this web site - fascinating. Have only had time to quickly read about the battle at Welikije Luki, which he frequently mentioned.
Have always been interested in military history, Visited Albert, Somme last year and off to Flanders in 3 weeks time. Would be very interested in a definitive history of his unit. Visited Riga in May of this year where I found photos of his unit on display in the Museum of Occupation (might have been the War Museum).

[last drop of blood]

My name is Zhu Bangsheng, Cheif designer of Ant-Z. I stay at hom for 6 months after Chen wei get out of ww2 uniforms production. I am 65 years old i learn making suits from 16 years old, lol really long working experience. Now my two sons are married. ww2sale find me out and i am start my work again i love it. i think i can still work 5 years at least but who knows.

[henry481]

Hi all,my name is Henry and I have just joined. I graduated a long time ago with a MA in History_Philosophy. I live in Aberdeen,Scotland. I have always been intrested in military history especially the Eastern Front. I like playing strategy games. I have many varied intrests including films,heraldry,literature and politics, I also support Ross County.

[krasny bor]

Hi everyone! Engineer, interested in WWII history, specially western front battles, reenactor (british and american para). I live in Pamplona, Spain, spending my time mostly reading WWII related books, some sport and when possible also WWII related tourism (Normandy, Ardennes, Berlin, Italy).

[walraven]

Hello There

Im Mike 68 years young Dutch by imigration and citizenship Born in Wales Lived Worked and Retired in Holland after 23 years

Really enjoy Researching WW2 [ SS] Latest Project

Kamp Vught Wacht Battallion 4/5 Companies under the Command of Obersturmbannfuhrer Paul Anton Helle

NSDAP Num: 362755 SS Num: 10528

My other Hobbies my Westhighland Terrier Skye 8 years Old and Cycling for Fitness

Look forward to making new friends along the way if interested please contact me

[MWittmann]

I'm 18 years old and Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.

History is my passion, I love everything from Napoleon to Modern politics. Wargaming is my hobby, and from there I began writing my own games, some of which were published in a Comic-Convention when I was 17, it was about the Battle of Gettysburg. I recolour German photos from World War Two, because I believe it helps people reach a greater understanding, and build a more healthy and emotional relation to the soldiers. I speak some German, and also enjoy translating German Marching songs into singable-English versions (beat wise).

[Marcus Wendel]

Several posts discussing Obersturmbannfuhrer Paul Anton Helle were split off into a new thread at viewtopic.php?f=38&t=192285

/Marcus

[NeilA]

Hello all....
My name is Neil and I live in Benoni, South Africa. I'm a clinical psychologist with a particular interest in the human side of the conflicts discussed here... Keen war gamer too...

[comanche]

Welcome to the forum Neil

[kathy]

Hello!

I am a retired American researching my German/Irish ancestors. When not doing that, I take care of chickens, strawberries, tomatoes, and wildlife on 1.5 acres in a small rural Washington state community. I love rock n roll music. Mother was an aufseherrin, opa was BOGOHL VIII and reichswehr after that, his sister-in-law's brother was an jewish american pow at stalagluft 1, his father-in-law was passau SA. Of what significance is '1/RJ29" on his brownshirt collar? Most of that information came to me in the past two years and I'm anxious to learn more . . .Kathy

[history1]

Welcome at AH, Kathy! Sounds like an interesting family history.
If you need help don´t hesitate to ask, the guys and gals are awesome here and everytime ready to help.

[kathy]

Thank you, history1

[Dachhase]

kathy: Have a look at this material on the Rote Jungfront.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotfrontk%C3%A4mpferbund
Actually, I don't think that it is applicable, as it seems to have been a Communist organisation.
It could be "Reichs-something". Needs more lateral thinking.

[kathy]

Thank you, Dachhase

I asked the question again in the NSDAP forum of AH and Mike Miller responded: "The units full name was Reserve-Jäger-Standarte 29. It was based in Deggendorf." If anyone knows anything more about this unit, I'd love to hear it.

Kathy

[Marcus Wendel]

Please keep the discussion on that unit in the existing thread at viewtopic.php?f=45&t=192411 instead of this thread so we can have this for introductions, thanks.

/Marcus