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DNA test helps 81-year-old find Canadian soldier father and half-sister

After 81 years of searching for answers about his father, Rod Anderson finally uncovered his family's history thanks to a DNA test. His father, Charles Blakney, served in the Canadian military during World War II in England. Blakney's granddaughter, Bethany Allen, took on the mystery and connected with Anderson, highlighting how wartime bonds can profoundly influence family dynamics. This…

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    DNA test helps 81-year-old find Canadian soldier father and half-sister (opens Times of India in a new tab)

    After 81 years of searching for answers about his father, Rod Anderson finally uncovered his family's history thanks to a DNA test. His father, Charles Blakney, served in the Canadian military during World War II in England. Blakney's granddaughter, Bethany…

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