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Harbach war service
« on: Sunday 20 November 11 04:45 GMT (UK) »
Hi

I am trying to locate information on war service during WWII in the name of Harbach in Germany.  This man was in the German Army and served throughout the duration of the war.  He was not part of the SS or Nazi party, just a normal serving member of the forces.  He and his family moved to Australia after the war and settled in the southern states, which is where he died.  Now I am trying to find information on his war service period, any medals that he may have received, etc.  I have tried the embassy, but without any success.  Can anyone assist with this query?

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Re: Harbach war service
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 22 January 12 02:06 GMT (UK) »
Hi I may be of assistance. My fathers name is Harbach, was in the german army, settled and died in the southern states of Australia.
What further info do you have to confirm identity.

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Re: Harbach war service
« Reply #2 on: Monday 23 January 12 08:41 GMT (UK) »
Hi
I have little information unfortunately, but will let you know what I have.  As far as I know his name was Fredrich Wilhelm Harbach and he served the war with the German army.  After the war he worked for approx 15 years with another service department, before bringing his family to Australia.  That would have been in the early 60's.  They settled in Adelaide.
Is this person any relation to you?  I am particularly interested in knowing his war service and medal receipt.  Contact was made with the embassy to try to get this information but they passed it on to the Defence services and sent their reply back in German.  When it was translated they really did not give any helpful information, so I am not sure where to go next.
Hope to hear from you soon.
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Re: Harbach war service
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 24 January 12 07:10 GMT (UK) »
sorry, unfortunately it seems we have a different Harbach.