Name
Otto Jäger
Role
Grenadier 3 / Rifleman
Rank
Grenadier
Background
Born in 1920 in Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg, Germany, Otto Jäger worked as a musician prior to the war. He was unmarried at the time of his enlistment.
His sister served as a nurse with the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK).
Service History
Jäger entered military service in the early stages of the war and was assigned to Grenadier-Regiment 211 in early 1943, where he serves as a rifleman within 2. Gruppe.
Notes
A trained musician, Jäger enhances the unit’s living history display through performances on a period accordion, providing an authentic representation of the era’s musical culture. He continues to develop his impression with enthusiasm and attention to detail.