16 September 2009

13803398 Pte Viktor Herrmann, Pioneer Corps

Austrian-born 13803398 Pte Viktor Herrmann of the Pioneer Corps died on 16th September 1941 whilst stationed in Peebles, Scotland. He was living in Shropshire when he enlisted and according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission he was the son of Heinrich and Sofie Herrmann. He was 33 years old when he died and is buried in Peebles Cemetery, grave 3368. The War Graves Photographic Project has a photo of Hermann's last resting place.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Sources:

Ancestry.co.uk (1939-1945 Roll of Honour)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The War Graves Photographic Project

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