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mass-flight
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
The Ling family’s path from wartime Estonia to Sydney tells of courage, endurance, and hope — and the lasting legacy of Estonian families who made Australia their home.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Homage for my Estonian father and grandmother – Rory’s story
Rory Truupold pays tribute to his Estonian father Enn and grandmother Helmi, whose journey left him with a profound lesson: the only thing that matters is what you do next.
Ancestry & Genealogy
A sea of fire: Fleeing Estonia in 1944 – Saima’s story
Saima Riner, now 92, recalls her family’s dramatic escape from Estonia during the Mass Flight of 1944 and the new life they built in Australia.
