WWII German Death Card – Josef Deterreicher – Flak Regiment – KIA Tunis, Africa

Original WWII German death card (Sterbebild) for Josef Deterreicher, a Gefreiter in a Flak Regiment.

The card identifies him as:

Josef Deterreicher
Bauerssohn von Gerling
Gefreiter in einem Flak-Regiment

He was killed on 30 April 1943 in Tunis, North Africa, at the age of 21½ years.

The card is headed “Gebets-Andenken” and is dedicated to the soldier as a beloved son and brother. It features his original portrait photograph in uniform, together with a memorial prayer and poem.

Historical significance

A particularly interesting Flak casualty Sterbebild from the Tunisian campaign. The explicit identification as a Gefreiter in a Flak-Regiment, combined with his death in Tunis on 30 April 1943, places the card firmly within the final phase of the Axis campaign in North Africa.

The portrait is also particularly attractive, showing Deterreicher wearing his wartime uniform and side cap.

The card retains its original printed format and portrait photograph. There is some age-related staining, handling wear and minor damage, particularly around the edges, but the main text and photograph remain clearly visible.