Identity of Luftwaffe Leutnant?

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi all,

This portrait photo is a little confusing to me due to the fact that it has a name on the reverse as well as a name (I think) under the photo with a date 1942. I was wondering if any of our handwriting experts can tell me what is written in ink under the photo? I know the reverse says Karl Zoeller, Wiesbaden. Can anyone help?

Regards

Melvin

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[Thomas H]

Hi Melvin,

Name on the back could also be "Kurt"

I think the second word under the photo is "gefallen" (KIA).

Regards, Thomas

[JohnnyB]

Hi Melvin

On the back is written :

Kurt Zoller Wiesbaden Rheinstr (means Rheinstraße, Rheinstreet)

The other one :

??? gefallen 1942

Regards from germany,

Rainer

A little trick - change this image what is showing the handwriting into a negative, so you can read it

[JohnnyB]

I've done it for you. The picture changed into negative

[Khorat]

Karl Zöller, know one, living in Wiesbaden, was pilot with the JG 53 if my memorys right, he was badly wounded when was shot down in the Karlsruhre area, and so far I know died of his injuries some month later..

khorat (all off my memory, don´t have access to my documents right now)

[Melvin Brownless]

Many thanks Thomas, Rainer and Khorat for your help!

So could this Leutnant be Karl Zöller of JG53?

Did Karl pass away in 1942?

Thanks again for your input, it is really appreciated!

Kind regards,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com