My grandfather was orphaned sometime between 1936 and 1939 and he remembers little about his parents. He remembers only a little bit about his life until the age of 16, when he immigrated to Australia. We have discovered the place of his orphanage in Austria but records no longer exist for that period. His birthplace is unknown, his parents are unknown and his country of origin as recorded on his immigration records is questionable (Czech republic). He ran away from the orphanage and among other things worked as a cobbler and became a member of the Hitler Youth in Ebensee. Our family has spent time and money looking for a record that can tell my grandfather more about who he is but with no success. So specifically, we are wondering if records exist for membership in the Hitler Youth that we could access for more information about his parents?
Hope someone can help. Thanks.
Hope someone can help. Thanks.