Russian AnzacsAnisim Gvinzadse
| Alias | Gvinzadze (WWI service); Anisim George Gvinzadse (naturalisation) |
|---|---|
| Russian spelling | Анисим Гвинзадзе |
| Born | 15.12.1879 |
| Place | Kutaisi, Georgia, the Caucasus |
| Ethnic origin | Georgian |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox |
| Residence before arrival at Australia | Was a seaman since his youth; spent most of his life in Asian countries and in different parts of the world |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Antwerp on 12.08.1911 per Skipton Castle disembarked at Port Pirie |
| Residence before enlistment | Port Pirie, Newcastle |
| Occupation | 1914 sailor, 1930 farmer, 1954 seaman |
| Naturalisation | 1914 |
| Residence after the war | Cooranbong, Dora Creek, NSW |
| Died | 1963, Boolaroo, NSW |
Service #1 – Depot
| Service number | |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 18.01.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, NSW |
| Rank | Private |
| Discharged | 10.02.1916 MU |
Service #2 – WWII Merchant Navy
| Enlisted | Ca 1939 |
|---|---|
| Discharged | Ca 1943 |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA) (Gvinzadse)
Digitised service records (NAA) (Gvinzadze)
Application for campaign awards (Merchant Navy) (NAA) (Gvinzadse)