Friedrich Herziger in Dordrecht

The German soldier in the photo is the non-commissioned officer Friedrich “Fritz” Herziger. He entered military service in 1939. After that, he experienced the campaign in Poland, but also the one in France where he was wounded. In June 1941, after spending some time in the “Lazarett,” he came to the Netherlands with the newly formed 719th infantry division. There he served between 1941 and 1944 in the 14./Gren.Rgt. 723. (14th company of the grenadier regiment 723- 719th ID). On September 7, 1944, Friedrich was killed at the Albert Canal in Belgium. These photos were taken in Park Merwesteijn during his time as a soldier in Dordrecht.