A passing note on Wilhelmshaven. This seaport was immportant in both WWI and WWII. IN WWI it was home to many of the High Seas Fleet and a significant Submarine and Torpedo boat base. IN WWII it was a much bombed submarine base with impressive bunkers. Near the end of the war the Free Polish army invaded Wilhelmshaven and almost all of the records in port and the City Hall were destroyed. I think I still have some relatives there although my Grandfather left for Cincinnati circa 1930.
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