Collective Grave German Sailor Men

This grave contains the remains of three German sailor men who fell during the sinking of SMS Dresden on 14/03/1915 during the First World War. The memorial was erected by the German Association in Valparaiso through voluntary donations in 1922 and refurbished in 2004.

"In faithful duty for the Fatherland. Died a heroic death.
Ing. Werner Lerche
Sailor Georg Hunger
Stoker Franz Reuter

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz + Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward (1), Anthony (Sharky) Ward (2, 3, 4)