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Originally Posted by Kumpel
I can relate, Klaus. I have being trying for 20 years now to locate a photo of my father in uniform, and any photograph of my brother who died before I was born.
My father served with the 14th Panzer Div. and I closely examine any photo or film of that unit I come across. My brother was with an HJ unit and lost around the end of June in the Normandy area. He was 14 at the time. I have no idea what he looked like.
My parent's home during the war was Dresden, so that explains why no photos survived there. I also lost a sister in a raid there. No images of her survives either.
I have tried writing relatives in Germany, but many have a story much like yours. I hope one day you can locate a photo of your grandfather. I know how valuable it will be to you.
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I'm sorry to hear about your brother and sister Kumpel, they were too young for their fate.
My Grandfather and Great Uncle were both married men with children, so they kinda lived on through their kids, but your brother and sister didn't get that chance.
Its sad for you too mate, losing them and not even having a photo to remember them by.
Lest we forget.