BagmanL6 Posted September 3, 2016 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2016 Good Afternoon, Bought a box of mixed WWII bring back items which included 2 TR flags, an armband, saw back bayonet, canteen. and mess kit utensils. Thought I'd post this small flag since the family member (father or father-in-law) put the date and location on it. She had trouble remembering who brought back what since her husband served and both their fathers served in the ETO. It measures about 6" x 6" (double sided) and reads March 21st 1945 Azek (?) Eisheim, Germany Saarbucken (SIC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted September 6, 2016 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2016 Some remarks: "Saarbucken" is for sure the city of Saarbruecken, capital of the state Saarland in southwest Germany. The city was occupied by members of the 70th Infantry Division on March, 20th 1945. http://www.trailblazersww2.org/history_capturesaarbrucken.htm Referring to Stanton's book "Order Of Battle of WW II" the 70th ID was withdrawn to Army Reserve on March 21st 1945, the date on your flag. IMHO "Azek" could either be a last name or the wrong spelled town Alzey. "Eisheim" could as well either be a last name or the wrong spelled town Elsheim. Both towns are located in the Pfalz area. The same area, the 70th ID was deployed for occupation duty for a brief time. Are there any other facts pointing towards 70th ID? Could someone check if soldiers with the last name "Eisheim" or "Azek" served with the 70th ID? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagmanL6 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted September 6, 2016 Thank you very much for the information. I'm trying to work back through the estate sale company to see if they can help with the name of the original owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepdale Posted September 7, 2016 Share #4 Posted September 7, 2016 It looks to me like there may be a faded letter before the azek. It could be the name of the American veteran - he may have been of Slavic heritage and the last name could be something like Mazek. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagmanL6 Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted September 8, 2016 Dale, Good morning and you're right. Heard back last night from the company conducting the sale. The father in law Elmer Gazek. Would never have thought about the first letter having been lost to time. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsmith Posted September 8, 2016 Share #6 Posted September 8, 2016 Elmer Gazek was with the 254th Inf Regt, 63rd Inf Div. The 63rd was also in Saarbrücken in March 1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagmanL6 Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted September 8, 2016 Thank you very much for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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