BAJARS, Harijs
Origin Riga, Latvia
Accompanying Family N/A
First settled in Banksiadale, WA
Original Occupation Apprentice Watchmaker
Occupation in Australia Motor Mechanic
HMAS KANIMBLA
Departure Port Genoa, Italy
Arrival Year 1948
Fremantle
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Left Latvia due to Soviet occupation in March 1941. Then lived in wartime Germany with his parents until migrating. Spent two years working for railways at Banksiadale. Harry was employed in the automotive and bus industries until retiring in 1993. Also served in the Army Reserve for 19 years.
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My Dad is the most interesting person I know. I can sit and listen to his stories for hours and hours....and I do!
Tue 12 Nov 2013
My dad, Harijs, has now passed away. I miss him and I miss his incredible stories of life in Germany during WW2, and then 2 years in Banksiadale in a tent.
Sun 30 Jun 2024
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