Russian AnzacsJohn Gustaf Graubin
| Alias | Grouben |
|---|---|
| Born | 1883 |
| Place | Helsingfors (Helsinki), Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Father | Otto (Gustaf) Graubin |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Callao on 7.04.1909 per Eudora disembarked at Sydney |
| Residence before enlistment | Melbourne |
| Occupation | Sailor, farm labourer |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
Service #1
| Service number | 2175 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 11.05.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne |
| Unit | 59th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1917 |
| Final fate | KIA 26.09.1917 |
| Memorial | 29 The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Digitised Red Cross wounded and missing file (AWM)
Roll of Honour (AWM)
Blog article
From Russian Anzacs in Australian History:
G. Atkins wrote: 'Graubin ... was killed at Polygon Wood so I was informed by his mates. ... Ryan, Graubin and my brother (killed 25.9.17) were mates'.
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 167