1 Mar 1905
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Germany
- Wilhelm was born in Rotenburg an der Fulda, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Empire. ww2dbase [Wilhelm | Rotenburg, Hessen | CPC]
16 Aug 1905
Germany
Germany
23 Sep 1963
Germany
Germany
- Karl Burk passed away in Fritzlar, Hessen, Germany. ww2dbase [Karl Burk | Fritzlar, Hessen | CPC]
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