Franz Fellner: The baker who tried to desert three times
Franz Fellner, a 19-year-old baker from Munich, attempted to desert three times during the Nazi era. He was betrayed twice and executed in 1941. His story is part of the Erinnerungs-Werkstatt project, which documents the fates of deserters and other victims of Nazi military justice. The project aims to commemorate those who were persecuted for refusing to serve in the Wehrmacht.
Key facts
- Franz Fellner was a 19-year-old baker from Munich.
- He attempted to desert three times during the Nazi era.
- He was betrayed twice.
- He was executed in 1941.
- His story is documented by the Erinnerungs-Werkstatt project.
- The project commemorates victims of Nazi military justice.
- Fellner originally wanted to explore the world's oceans.
- The project focuses on deserters and other persecuted individuals.
Entities
Institutions
- Erinnerungs-Werkstatt
Locations
- Munich
- Germany