Long-lost British brothers who were separated as children at the end of World War II and raised 10,000 miles apart are set to be reunited in Australia for the first time in nearly 80 years

• Brothers Ted Nobbs, 83, and Geoff, 79, are to be reunited after 77 years apart
• Siblings were separated in 1945 after their mum died of cancer aged 30 
• Geoff, then aged one, was put up for adoption, being taken to Australia 
• Brothers are now due to meet up in Australia for an emotional reunion

A pair of long-lost brothers who were separated as children in 1945 are to be reunited for the first time after spending 77 years apart.  

Ted Nobbs, 83, and his brother Geoff, 79, have spent more than seven decades 10,000 miles apart after their family was divided up at the end of the Second World War. 

But on Sunday they will be reunited when Ted will fly out to Australia, where Geoff has been living since he was seven years old. 

Ted, along with siblings Barry and John, were all separated from their youngest brother Geoff after their mother died of cancer aged just 30, in 1945. 

A photo of Geoff in Australia who was sent overseas for adoption when he was just one. Geoff, 79, will be reunited with big brother Ted Nobbs on Sunday September 4 in Australia 

Ted Nobbs, 83, of Rugby, Warwickshire, is set to be reunited with his younger brother Geoff for the first time in 77 years 

Brotherly love: From left to right, Barry, then 3, John, 7, baby Geoff, one, and Ted, age 5. Geoff was the only one sent to Australia 

Their father wasn’t able to cope with caring for Geoff, who was two at the time, so decided to offer him up for adoption to give him a chance of a better life. 

Geoff moved to Australia with his adoptive family in 1951 and has lived there ever since – going on to marry twice and have eight children of his own. He also has several grandchildren. 

Ted, Barry and John had all tried several times over the years to find their little brother without any success. Sadly, John passed away in 2010.

However in 2014 the brothers’ luck changed when Geoff tracked down Barry and sent him a letter from Australia. 

The brothers began talking over Skype and on the phone, finally getting to know each other after many years. 

Now Ted, from Rugby, Warks., will meet Geoff for the first time since they were young boys in a heartwarming reunion this Sunday in Australia.

The retired factory worker said: ‘When Geoff first contacted us it was obviously quite emotional after all these years. 

Ted, 83, celebrating his 80th birthday with his wife Ann, who has since passed away. Ted is now due to fly to Australia to meet his younger brother Geoff 

Geoff pictured with a photograph of himself and his three brothers as children. He believes his father took the photo before Geoff was adopted so the boys would all remember one another

Family gathering: Pictured left to right: John Nobbs with Ted Nobbs (centre), father Albert Nobbs, and Barry Nobbs 

The brothers how the were and how they look now. Left to right, Barry, John (now deceased), Geoff and Ted

‘It absolutely crunched me when he found us, I just didn’t think it would happen. 

‘There were a few tears shed.

‘He was adopted at two years old and I haven’t seen him since.

‘His adopted parents took him to Australia. 

‘I understand he didn’t have the best of starts to life in his young days but he’s made good. 

‘Hopefully, I will get to Australia, meet Geoffrey, give him a hug, which I’ve never been able to do.’

To make up for lost time, the brothers have an adventure planned while together. 

They will visit the Great Barrier Reef, and also attend the wedding of Geoff’s granddaughter.

Sadly the other brothers will not be there. 

Eldest brother John passed away in 2010, while Barry is not also not travelling. 

But Geoff is still very excited. 

He said: ‘It’s going to be a real experience, something I never thought I’d do.

‘I never thought I’d see him.’ 

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