George Didenko

Russian spelling Георгий Диденко
Born 25.12.1884
Place Akkerman, Ukraine
Ethnic origin Ukrainian
Religion Russian Orthodox
Mother Erena Didenko
Arrived at Australia on 1911
disembarked at South Australia
Residence before enlistment Willunga, SA; Adelaide
Occupation Labourer, fireman
Naturalisation Served as Russian subject
Residence after the war 1918-1920 Adelaide

Service #1 – Depot

Enlisted 22.05.1916
Place of enlistment Adelaide
Rank Private
Discharged 3.06.1916 MU

Service #2

Service number 3577
Enlisted 30.11.1916
Place of enlistment Adelaide
Unit 5th Pioneer Battalion
Rank Private
Place England, 1917-1918
Final fate RTA 12.05.1918
Discharged 22.07.1918 MU

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From Falling stars: The story of Anzacs from Ukraine:

George Didenko, when applying for his consular letter, could not afford the photograph which the consul demanded he attach to his certificate; moreover, Didenko had broken his right wrist a few months earlier and could not afford treatment, so was in constant pain. He was discharged from the army because of this, but re-enlisted five months later and reached England, where, a year and a half after the incident, it was established that the fracture had not set.

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