Penny Spreitzer's Discussions

Arrivals from Ireland 1844 - 1878
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Hello,I have been tracing my family tree. I have traced it back to Catherine Kingelty from Ireland, Catherine died on the 2/11/1887 in NSW. She had two sons - my ancestor James born 1844 in Ireland…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sylvia Aug 17, 2017.

Anyone know what boat this is - WWII record?
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Hello,Could anyone help me work out the name of the boat my grandfather embarked on on the 27 June 1941? I am having trouble understanding the writing...I thought it was E S I I A but maybe G S II…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Penny Spreitzer Jul 26, 2017.

Units my Grandfather served with
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Hello,I sent away for a copy of my Grandfathers WWII records. I am trying to work out what units he served with so I can read about what the unit did etc. Is there anyone who could look over my…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stewart Crawford Jan 29, 2016.

Help with understanding short hand on my Grandfathers WWII records
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Hello,I received my Gandfathers WW records (George Bell NX45413). I have spent a long time reading through them and I am finding it difficult to understand what some of the shorthand means. Anyone…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Penny Spreitzer Jan 22, 2016.