Russian AnzacsJohn Alto
| Born | 11.03.1889 |
|---|---|
| Place | Varkaus, Finland or Vyborg, Finland (now Russia) |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Father | David Alto |
| Mother | Ruhha Alto |
| Family | Wife Martha Margaret Ward Alto (née Williams), married 1923; Son Alto, John William |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Filmansrant (?) on 8.09.1909 per Tasmanie disembarked at Adelaide |
| Residence before enlistment | Elliston, Franklin Harbour (Cowell), Port Pirie, SA; Carrington, Newcastle, NSW |
| Occupation | seaman, labourer, 1917, 1942 fitter |
| Naturalisation | 1911 |
| Residence after the war | Carrington, Newcastle; Cardiff, Newcastle; Wanga Wangi, NSW; |
| Died | 25.03.1951, Wanga Wangi, NSW |
| Cemetery | Newcastle Memorial Park, Newcastle, NSW |
Service #1 – Depot
| Service number | B2986 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 28.09.1917 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney |
| Rank | Private |
| Discharged | 2.10.1917, MU |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Gallery
John Alto
Newcastle Memorial Park, Newcastle, NSW