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Lorraine

Lorraine Report 3 Jun 2015 12:38

Hi everyone,
This is a long shot to say the least. My father did his National Service in Germany 1946 - 1949 . He was based in Paderborn and Berlin. He fell in love with a German girl and she had his child. My father never spoke of the child but we had many a private conversation about the mother. My father passed away in 2005 his name was Harold Henry from Yorkshire.If there is anyone out there that can help me find my sibling I would be so happy. The child would have been born around 1949/50.
Thank you

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 3 Jun 2015 16:12

Unless you know the mother's name, and the location of the birth...............I doubt you have any chance.

Did your father pay maintenance?

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Lorraine

Lorraine Report 6 Jun 2015 10:42

I think it would be Paderborn, Due to family issues my Dad didn't see or pay towards the child as far as I am aware. I do know the mother brought him to visit my Grandparents in Keighley around 1950. I was just hoping that he might be looking for my Dad and be searching the websites.

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 6 Jun 2015 11:43

Look for your father's name in search trees, to see whether anyone else is researching him

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Gee

Gee Report 6 Jun 2015 12:53

You could try getting a copy of your dads service records

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-someone-elses-records

Not sure if they have 'National Service' records but you could ask. If they have a copy, it may or may not give you a clue to your half sibling?

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