An album of field post from WWI recently came into my possession. I noticed that around 20 postcards were addressed to the same father, Johann Oestreicher, from Theilheim, Bavaria, between 1915 and 1918. That family had all their 3 sons Georg, Wilhelm and Hubert in combat. I couldn't ignore the question in my head if … Continue reading Family Oestreicher from Theilheim, Bavaria
Tag: old photos
“Dear Emma, …”
20.04.1916 "Dear Emma, Here's a picture as a thank you for the lovely package you sent. You will find me rather changed as at the time this photo was taken I didn't have a moustache. By the way, this photo was taken on the front line, 100 meters from the French. I wish you and … Continue reading “Dear Emma, …”