Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-254” (Sunk due Collission with U-221!)

Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) honoring Heinrich Jerzenbeck, a crew member of the German submarine U-254. Service & Fate:Jerzenbeck served aboard U-254, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 8 December 1942, while operating in the North Atlantic south-east of Cape Farewell, Greenland, U-254 collided with U-221 at position 58.45N, 33.02W. The submarine was lost with 41 men killed, while only 4 survived. Item Details: Original WWII Sterbebild memorial card. Commemorates a fallen U-boat crewman from the Atlantic campaign. Condition: As seen, with age wear consistent with period authenticity. Historical Context – U-254: Type: VIIC U-boat, the standard class of Germany’s U-Bootwaffe. Patrols: Prior to its loss, U-254 had operated against Allied shipping during the critical mid-war period. Fate: The loss highlights the extreme dangers of U-boat service—not only from enemy action but also from accidents at sea. Casualties: 41 dead, 4 survivors, making this one of the rare instances of U-boat losses caused by a collision with another German submarine. Collector’s Note:A poignant and scarce Kriegsmarine death card, tied to the tragic story of U-254. Items related to submarines lost through non-combat accidents are particularly notable, offering a unique perspective on the dangers faced by U-boat crews. A meaningful addition to any U-boat or Kriegsmarine collection.