Russian AnzacsJohn William Berger
| Alias | served as John Birger |
|---|---|
| Born | 25.06.1895 |
| Place | Riga, Latvia |
| Ethnic origin | Latvian |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Mother | Marie Birger (Berger) |
| Family | Wife Beryl May Berger (nee Stokes) |
| Arrived at Australia |
from London on 20.10.1915 per Beltana disembarked at Melbourne (deserted) |
| Residence before enlistment | Brisbane |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Naturalisation | 1920 |
| Residence after the war | Merthyr, Brisbane; Newtown, Sydney |
| Died | 19.10.1950, Sydney |
Service #1
| Service number | 5791 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 17.12.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane |
| Unit | 25th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1917 |
| Final fate | RTA 26.09.1917 |
| Discharged | 3.01.1918 |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA) (as John William Berger)
Digitised service records (NAA) (John Birger)