Looking for place call "Black Man" near Shoenberg

[daryl]

My fathers dog tag was found a few years ago. Theres a post on here somewhere about it. The tag was found at "a spot called "Eifel" located about 15 km behind Schoemberg, spot called "black man"". I assume the word Schoemberg is a misspelling of Schonberg. If neither is the correct spelling please correct me. My question is, does anyone know where "Black Man" is located?
If you desire, please feel free to contact me at sofasurferlinux at charter.net

[connie]

Daryl,

The location of the thread that shows your father's dog tag and tells a bit of the story is: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=looking&thread=186&page=1

I hope Carl can shed some light on the location of this spot near Schönberg. Google maps did not help me. If I recall correctly off the top of my head (on the run) Wereth is the location where some captive black soldiers from an American artillery unit were brutally murdered by enemy soldiers. I'm wondering if there could be some connection to this terrible episode and the name you were given. Wereth is north of Schönberg...

Connie

[daryl]

I found it. I found a website of a guy who has searched the area for 30 years. I wrote to him. I also found that "Black Man' Is a place properly called "Schwarzer Mann". It is located 4.6 miles SE of Schoenberg. I am attaching a screenshot from google earth.
I have had some interesting corrospondence from the person. I will forward his letters and his website URL to you if you are interested. I do not want to publish his letters without his permission.

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[connie]

Daryl,

This is amazing. I'm so glad you located the area where the dog tags were found. I'm hoping that now you have that, Carl may be able to fill in more of the pieces. But this, in itself is a monumental find.

It's interesting how when you get familiar with one spot the context can enlarge. Your research has obviously gone wider. (I am impressed with your map saving/ marking capabilities!) It's interesting to see the spots you marked including the spot where 423 L was at the onset of the bulge...

Connie

[daryl]

This is the website of the guy who gave me the info... www.para-phenalia.com/cart//index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=6
He seems to be a wealth of info. You aughta recruit him.
If you give me an email address I will send you the letters he sent me.
Glad I found something that impresses someone. Its good to finally offer something in return.

[connie]

Daryl,

Thanks for the link!

One of the things I love about this board is that as each of us looks at different facets of life for the soldiers of the 106th, we all end up supporting each other.

Have a good weekend.

Connie

[Carl W.]

Connie,

Schwarzer Mann was the place where we and Floyd had lunch last September when scouting the Schnee Eifel positions. Highest point of the Schnee Eifel.

Greetings
Carl

[connie]

Thanks Carl!

It's almost funny that I had been there and didn't know the name. Several times I had thought of asking where we were when we went to that restaurant, but kept forgetting to do so (chatting in a vehicle instead of watching road and maps does not help with orientation! At least I know where we first intended to go for lunch.)

As I recall, the restaurant here looked like it might be a food destination for skiers in winter. But it seemed pretty isolated. Is there a small town or village nearby?

Anyway, this certainly gives me a spot to associate with a name.

Connie

[Carl W.]

Connie,

It's very close to Schlausenbach (422 HQ).

Greetings
Carl