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mass-flight
Ancestry & Genealogy
22 September 1944 and what it means to me – by Anu Mihkelson
22 September 1944 was a momentous, life-changing experience for all Estonians – for those people departing never to return, those left behind who couldn’t...
Ancestry & Genealogy
Separated from his family in the tragedy of war – Aksell Keert’s story
Aksel KeertEstonia - Australia30 Jun 1923 – 23 May 1988
By Alina Keert
Family
Father: Juhan Keert DOB 22 Jul 1878Mother: Aliide Keert (Pent) DOB 14 Sep...
Ancestry & Genealogy
Taken in the Middle of the Night — Silvia Lass’ Story
MEIE KALLIS EMA, SILVIA LASS (Nee Meerits)
By Gitta Opassi
Meie Kallis (ED: Our darling) Ema Silvia was born in Voisiku, Estonia on 13 August 1912....
Ancestry & Genealogy
Video Interview — Viido Narustrang’s Story
Viido Narustrang was 11 when he and his mother, Eugenia, fled Türi, Estonia in 1944 aboard a military goods train bound for Germany.
His father...
Ancestry & Genealogy
As far from Europe as possible – The Talmet Family Story
A Message from Maie Barrow:
As a long time member of the Mass Flight committee of the Estonian World Council, this project is very dear...
Ancestry & Genealogy
The Journey to Ilmalõpu – Jaak’s Story
This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your...
Ancestry & Genealogy
From running a dairy co-operative to a new life in Australia – Hillar’s Story
This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your...
Ancestry & Genealogy
Homage For My Estonian Father & Grandmother – Rory’s Story
This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your...
Ancestry & Genealogy
A Sea of Fire: Fleeing Estonia in 1944 – Saima’s Story
AESL is inviting everybody to collect and share stories related to the current donations drive to build a Memorial in Parnu for Estonians who...
Ancestry & Genealogy
Why I donated towards the Mass Flight Memorial – Esmée’s Story
This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about...
