Help in finding family in Somerset

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smudgersmith218
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Help in finding family in Somerset

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Hi all,

I am trying to locate the family of a former 218 Squadron flight commander, S/Ldr Ernest Frank Sly DFC AFM, he was born in Quaperlake Street, Bruton, Somerset in 1916. I have tried a few papers in the area, will no luck.

Any of you chaps who live in the west country know of a "friendly" news paper that might run an add?

Any help appreciated

Steve
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Hi Steve,

Alan's given you the ones I'd have thought of. Blackmore Vale Magazine used to do a sister publication which included the Bruton area, but no more. It's only fifteen minutes from us, I could try sticking an ad in newsagent etc?

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I think it's worth putting something in the BVM too. Bruton may not receive it but families tend to be around an area and Bruton's only a short distance away.
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Re: Help in finding family in Somerset

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Hi all,

I did try the a few publications about a month ago, and again last week, one of which was the mentioned by Alan, sadly all without a reply.

Any help would be great,

If you need more details please let me know.

Thanks again chaps.

Steve
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