He leaves the following lines to his parents and siblings:

Ostrowo, 2 August 1914. These are my last lines in great haste. My warmest greetings to you. Should we not meet again, please accept my heartfelt thanks for everything you have done for me. I have no debts, even a few hundred marks more, which I am taking with me. Your grateful and obedient son and brother Manfred embraces each and every one of you.