Russian AnzacsAndrew Egoroff
| Russian spelling | Андрей Егоров |
|---|---|
| Born | 2.04.1888 |
| Place | Saratov, Russia |
| Ethnic origin | Russian |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox |
| Mother | Vasilisa Stepanovna Egorova |
| Residence before arrival at Australia | Apprenticed as engine driver, served 3 years as engine driver first class in the Russian Navy |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Russia on 4.02.1913 per Otway disembarked at Fremantle, WA |
| Residence before enlistment | North Dandalup, WA |
| Occupation | Bush timber worker |
| Naturalisation | 1915 |
Service #1
| Service number | 2808 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 5.07.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, WA |
| Unit | 11th Battalion, 51st Battalion, 4th Field Bakery Army Service Corps |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1918 |
| Final fate | Suicided 30.05.1918 |
| Cemetery | 146 St Sever Cemetery Extension Rouen, France |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Blog article
From Pamela Etcell, The Egoroff mystery. - Journal of the AWM, no.39, 2003
The mystery of Andrew Egoroff's death cannot be solved satisfactorily with a definitive solution provided. Dr Margolius would not be drawn into speculating who might have pulled the trigger that sent the bullet crashing into Andrew Egoroff's chest. After eighty-five years, the trail might be too cold to allow further investigation. At the very least, I believe the death was under-investigated and was not caused by suicide. It may have been murder, manslaughter or self-defence. I also believe that the Court of Enquiry determined its finding in a way that would close the affair as quickly as possible, with as little disruption, and culpability assigned, to the French citizens involved.
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 181