Karl D Hurd emails in search of his father: "I was born on December 4, 1960, in Eastbourne.

"My mother and father separated before I was a year old and I moved up here to the west coast of Scotland.

"All the information I have about my father is just what is on my birth certificate and, as my mother has passed away, I have no other means of getting any more information "My father was named as George Frederick Hurd, 57a Avondale Road, Eastbourne.

"He was working at that time as a hospital mortuary attendant.

"My mother's maiden name was Lambert. I would be glad for any help your readers can give me."

If you can help, please email: karl.hurd@btinternet.com

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