Russian AnzacsGeorge 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 |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
3577 Pte Didenko - Re memo from Russian Embassy concerning his ill-treatment (AWM)
Army pay file (NAA)
Blog article
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.