Portrait of Jacob Schoepser

Identifier
OJA 1-011-001
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 10543
Dates
1 Jan 1889 - 31 Dec 1899
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • Wilh. Lubrecht, Strasburg

Biographical History

Jacob Schoepser born Febraury 21, 1875, Grossglombotchek bei Graidenz, West Prussia. He fought for Germany in World War One and captured the first Russian flag at the Battle of Tannenberg. For this he received a medal and had "afternoon tea" with the Emporer and Empress. Later he was wounded - shot in the lung - which caused his deather 4 years later. He died November 16, 1924 in Hohenstein Kreis Osterode, East Prussia.

Note(s)

  • Photo is attached to a page from a photo album. Page information about photo included on it. Photo is a reproduction of original.

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