Hi TreeSpirit,
Wow, thanks for your research into this! Yes, I had found the files through the ITS, actually, while researching my grandmother, who is also named in his petition for emigration (Oleksiuk). She was 7 months pregnant with my father at the time, so I suspect Idelt is my grandfather (she had once said his name was "Peter"--the only clue she gave to his identity). Those docs say they were engaged, but he left for England and she didn't for some reason. I also have an inquiry into ITS for whatever other files they have, but I know they take some time.
--I had no idea about Old Poznan or even what that was before now, but this is making more sense, especially since he says he spent his elementary school years in Germany. This might then suggest that he might have actually been German by nationality (though he lists himself as Polish on ITS records?). Could that be? (I am just learning, so pls. forgive my ignorance). It seemed odd he was educated in both countries, but maybe not?
--Re: Verlustlisten 1. Weltkrieg (1918-08-02)- Zawade, Gostyn Preußen 1205 Seite 25410
“Idelt, Peter – 10.11. Zawade, Gostyn – leicht verwundet”. May I ask where you found this and do you know what it means? It's all terra incognita to me.
Thank you so much for your help with this--I am very grateful.
