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by Daisybell56 Online Now Jun 2, 2011 at 6:01 AM

This is a long shot. I am going to Trondheim in the summer and hope to contact someone my father spent time with in the war (or his family). I have a letter from the gentleman in question which took five years to reach my father, but which time the war had ended. He had always wanted to get back in touch. I am reluctant to name the person here so as to respect their privacy, but would welcome any ideas as to websites/forums where I could trace him? As I said a long shot, but would be great to reply to that letter from the war in person! Any ideas - and anyone from Trondheim that I could message direct? Thanks

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    Re: unusual query

    by Durfun Online Now Jun 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Hi, If this is worth any consolation/hope: Trondheim does not have a very large population, so using the surname to check telephone directories, etc would be a very good start. And if there's any mention/awareness of any kids the person has/had, then their first names & his surname could be checked for a match.. Good luck :-)

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    Re: unusual query

    by ranger49 Online Now Jun 2, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Here is the link to the page listing VT members who gave Trondheim as their place of residence - Member Search You might like to browse through the list to look for those most recently active on VT and send off a couple of emails. Good Luck!

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  • Re: unusual query

    by Daisybell56 Online Now Jun 2, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Thank you so much Durfun and Ranger 49 for your helpful replies. I am a bit encouraged now that maybe this is possible after all! Thanks again :)

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    Re: unusual query

    by foona Online Now Jun 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    You've already got some good advice. If you don't succeed, there's always the local newspaper. They'll probably want a story in return, though. Mail to newspaper: webred@adresseavisen.no Good luck!

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    Re: unusual query

    by Durfun Online Now Jun 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Hey, That's very smart advice Berit ;-)

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