GALAS, Jan (John) & Jadwiga
Born 27 July 1931
Born 25 April 1932
Origin Tumierz, Poland
Accompanying Family Zofia, Maria, Cecylia & Rozalia
First settled in Northam, WA
Original Occupation Mechanic
Occupation in Australia Factory Foreman
GENERAL W C LANGFITT
Departure Port Mombasa, Kenya
Arrival Year 1950
Fremantle
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Deported, as an 8 year-old, to Siberia, Feb. 1940. Following Stalin's amnesty, fled the region in 1942, from Uzbekistan, across the Caspian Sea, through Persia and India and finally to displaced person's camp in Tanganyika. 7 wonderful, adventurous years in East Africa. Met future wife Jadwiga Sokolowska, shortly before departure and arrived together at Fremantle, February 1950. Married in 1952. 4 children - Elizabeth, Christopher, Diane & Alison; 10 grandchildren.
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