Hi I do hope Im in the right place. A German ancestor Joseph (Josef) Rest born 1883, was in somekind of military in Germany. Ive been told it may have been the Navy, as a story been told to me that just prior to the First World War, he was docked in Australian waters - and was taken as prisoner (German Prisoner of War) by the Australian Soliders until after the War. Just wondering if there is any possible way to locate any records that may regard to him being in the German Navy. Apparently he must have returned to Germany after the War, and came back out to Australia with his wife and child in 1928, which was petitioned by his brother Friedrich Rest who was already living in Australia. I think they were from Hamburg. Its just confusing - and what makes it more difficult and I cannot read or speak German, which I should have learnt. Any help would be most appreciated. AussieJack09