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This document gives some of the most detailed information on Walter Schmitt's military service. His identity disk identified him as a Panzer Jager (Pz. Jg.) anti-tank unit. He was part of the 334th Infantry Division's 755 Grenadier Regiment 3rd…

It has 1946 written on the front along with "Newton nr. Preston/Lancs. England" It is unclear if this was the place where the card was received or where it was sent from. The card says "Merry Christmas" in German along with the image of a pine tree…

Translation of German from the back of the card:
"the mayor as the district police authority in Krefeld-Uerdingen a. Rh. (long distance call 28511)
Summons In order to regulate your military status, you presented yourself in front of the military…