So I have a document on my wall (a print 50x65cm, handwritten title "Glimpse of MarianPlatze") that thanks my grandpa for his "sterling services" to the men of Commando 2916, Munich 7-11-42. There is more than 100 signatures on it so I think it is genuine. It also has a circular stamp "Stalag VIIA GeprÜft"
Grandpa's head was messed up by the war and he never spoke of it and died pretty much alone. War is not good. The family gossip is that he was captured during either an escape attempt or some counter insurgency mission and then had to spend some time with the Gestapo which was traumatic for him.
I get that this is a very focused inquiry and not of great importance. I'm just throwing this out in case anyone has some information. Much obliged.
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