Ardennes deathcard KIA 5.1.1945 Wardin/Bastogne

Original deathcard of Gefreiter Leopold Matheis killed in action during the battle of the Bulge at the start of January 1945. To be precise in the village of Wardin (according to Volksbund), which is situated east of Bastogne along the Belgium-Luxembourg border. Wardin was held by elements of the 387. Grenadier-Regiment, this regiment was part of the 167. Volksgrenadier-Division. Matheis most likely served in this unit. Today his remains rest in Recogne war cemetery.