My beautiful Great Aunt, Anna Heitmann (born 1891). This picture was taken circa 1911. Anna lived in Hamburg Germany and married Jochim Heinrich Adolf Meister in 1919.… Read more “Getting To Know Great Aunt Anna”
Category: Genealogical Research
Getting To Know My Grandfather
I have long wondered what my Grandfather, Emil Heitmann looked like. I have one old grainy picture of him (the soldier in Germany uniform on the right)… Read more “Getting To Know My Grandfather”
Affirmation
Hello dear friends. As you may know, I am currently working to translate my Uncle’s (Emil Heitmann) WW2 memoir. He rebelled against the Nazis and was treated… Read more “Affirmation”
Sunrise over New York
Early morning, cruising into New York. Iconic journey, emulating my family Henseluck circa 1860. Ever the optimist, Graham is in shorts. I’m bundled appropriately against the chill… Read more “Sunrise over New York”
Brothers Serving In Opposing Armies
Family photos from WW2 reveal the conflict up close and personal. My Father, Charles Lossl, served in the Royal Army Catering Corps. His brother, Ernie Lossl, a… Read more “Brothers Serving In Opposing Armies”
Ships In The Night
My father and I were like ships in the night, on the sea of life. William Charles Lossl (Charlie) was born in 1910 in Versailles, France. He… Read more “Ships In The Night”
Never give up the search!
If you are researching person displace by WW1, check out 1914-1918 Prisoners of the First World War ICRC historical archives This story reveals what I discovered there.… Read more “Never give up the search!”
My Grandmother’s Story From WW1
Hello Dear Readers I have been working on my new publication, Amalia’s Journey: A Cockney Mother’s Story From WW1. My first novella soon to be released, on… Read more “My Grandmother’s Story From WW1”
In Remembrance
Dear Friends, remembering my Great Grandmother, Minna Demmel nee Henselück. Today, 15th December, is her birthday. She was born in 1870 in Nuestettin Germany, 148 years ago.… Read more “In Remembrance”
Inspiration from a WW2 memoir
Hello dear readers. I am currently translating my German Uncle’s, memoir from WW2.Research for my next book, Stealing the Rainbow The background story Emil Heitmann was an… Read more “Inspiration from a WW2 memoir”
M.A. Lossl 