Gustaf Bloom

Alias Gustaf Eric (WWII)
Born 30.07.1897
Place Saltvik, Aland, Finland
Ethnic origin Finnish
Religion Lutheran
Residence before enlistment Newcastle, NSW
Occupation 1916 bricklayer's labourer; 1942 radio mechanic and serviceman
Naturalisation Served as Russian subject
Residence after the war Maffra, Vic.
Died 1963 Traralgon, Victoria

Service #1

Service number 1618
Enlisted 24.02.1916
Place of enlistment Newcastle
Unit 35th Battalion
Rank Private
Place Western Front, 1916-1918
Final fate RTA 3.07.1919
Discharged 4.10.1919

Service #2 – WWII

Service number V265483
Enlisted 13.01.1942
Place of enlistment Maffra, Vic.
Unit 11 Tech Mn, signalman
Discharged 4.05.1945

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