Russian AnzacsJacob Gensberg
| Alias | Guinsberg, Ginsberg |
|---|---|
| Born | 1872 |
| Place | Riga, Latvia |
| Ethnic origin | Jewish |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Family | Wife Polly Ginsberg (nee Jacobs), married 1895 London; Children Israel Alfred (served in WWI), Harry, Rae, Rose |
| Residence before arrival at Australia | London, 4 years |
| Arrived at Australia |
from England on 18.11.1895 per Fifeshire disembarked at Melbourne |
| Residence before enlistment | Melbourne |
| Occupation | 1899 boot maker, 1916 fruiterer; 1930 hotel keeper |
| Naturalisation | 1899 |
| Residence after the war | Melbourne, Reid's Flat; Willawarrin, NSW; Kalinga, Qld |
| Died | 6.04.1951, Brisbane |
Service #1
| Service number | 5461 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 4.04.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Ascot Vale, Vic |
| Unit | 23rd Battalion; Australian Veterinary Hospital |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1917 |
| Final fate | RTA 12.03.1918 |
| Discharged | 21.06.1918 MU |
Materials
Naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Applications to enlist in the AIF (NAA)