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R.I.P.

Gerrit Wynbergen

Male
Born: December 28, 1918 - Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands
Died: July 06, 1988 - Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia

Biography & Bibliography

Biography

Gerrit was born on December 28, 1918, in the picturesque town of Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands, a place known for its lush forests and elegant estates. His early years were shaped by the interwar period, a time of economic instability and political unrest in Europe. As a young man, Gerrit experienced the upheaval of World War II, which began in 1939 and dramatically altered the course of countless lives. His life in Amsterdam during the war was marked by hardship and struggle, culminating in the liberation of the city on May 5, 1945, a day that brought hope but also a long road to recovery for many. In pursuit of a better life, Gerrit made the significant decision to immigrate to Australia, arriving in Melbourne on November 28, 1954. This transition marked a new chapter for him, as he sought opportunities in a country that was rapidly developing post-war. Eventually settling in Mount Druitt, New South Wales, he embraced his new life, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of Australian society. Gerrit passed away on July 6, 1988, and was laid to rest in Pine Grove, New South Wales. His journey from the Netherlands to Australia reflects the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and his legacy lives on through the family he cherished.

Names

Gerrit van Wijnbergen

Birth

Gerrit Wynbergen

PREFERRED Immigrant

Timeline

Birth

December 28, 1918
Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

April 21, 1941
Grave, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

July 26, 1942
Grave, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Birth of Child: Gerrit van Wijnbergen

December 31, 1943
Grave, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Death of Child: Gerrit van Wijnbergen

19 Maart 1944
Grave, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

May 13, 1945
Grave, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

September 22, 1946
Grave, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

November 28, 1947
Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

December 01, 1948
Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

July 28, 1950
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

October 15, 1951
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

December 18, 1952
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Immigration

November 28, 1954
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

March 08, 1954
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

June 18, 1955
Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

May 15, 1957
Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

June 25, 1959
Kallangur, Queensland, Australia

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

August 29, 1961
Kallangur, Queensland, Australia

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

December 31, 1965
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Birth of Child: PRIVATE

September 30, 1970
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia

Death

July 06, 1988
Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia

Extended Family

No Extended Family

No aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, or cousins found

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