Walter Schmidt,sniper

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Walter Schmidt,sniper

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Post by Peter H » 04 Jun 2007, 11:46

Said to be the "crack German sharp shooter" Walter Schmidt in 1917.

Did such a person really exist?

Source: Eye Deep in Hell by John Ellis

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Post by Peter H » 04 Jun 2007, 11:48

A sniper photo recently on ebay.

Is this Schmidt again?It looks like the same spotter as well?

The guy is wearing overalls of some type.
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Post by cj » 08 Jun 2007, 20:26

Where can I get some info on him?? how many kills did he have?

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Post by Peter H » 12 Jun 2007, 15:13

This book might help-note photo on cover.

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Post by cj » 19 Jul 2007, 03:29

No one can contribute anything on schmidt, I cant find anything online

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Post by Peter H » 19 Jul 2007, 04:17

From ebay seller ba-re

This could be him as well.
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