Bruck in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Walter Flex

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Walter Flex Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
In diesem Hause wohnte
Walter Flex
als Student in den
Jahren 1906 bis 1908
geb. 6. VII. 1887 zu Eisenach
gef. 16. X. 1917 auf Oesel

English Translation:
Walter Flex lived in this house as a student from 1906 to 1908. He was born on July 6, 1887, in Eisenach and died on October 16, 1917, on Oesel.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1887.

Location. 49° 35.752′ N, 11° 0.482′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is on Friedrichstraße just east of Schuhstraße, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Friedrichstraße 16, Erlangen BY 91054, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia.

Globally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Georg Simon Ohm and Martin Ohm (a few steps from this marker); Ehem. Freiherrlich Wildenstein’sches Palais / The former Baron von Wildenstein Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Friedrich Gerber (within shouting distance of this marker); Mingolf-haus / Mingolf House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. Egloffsteiner Palais / Former Egloffstein Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Wolfgang Ohm und seine berühmten Söhne / Johann Wolfgang Ohm and His Famous Sons (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Friedrich von Glück (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

Also see . . . Walter Flex. Wikipedia

Walter Flex (6 July 1887 – 16 October 1917) was a German author of The Wanderer between the Two Worlds: An Experience of War (Der Wanderer zwischen beiden Welten) of 1916, a war novel dealing with themes of humanity, friendship, and suffering during World War I. Due to his idealism about Prussian virtues and
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Walter Flex Marker
The view of the marker above the building.
the Great War, as well as the posthumous popularity of his writings, Walter Flex is sometimes compared to Allied war poets Rupert Brooke and Alan Seeger.

(Submitted on March 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

3. Walter Flex Marker

The view of the house from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.