Russian AnzacsJohn Grzybala
| Alias | Guzabali (WWI enlistment); Guzbala (Naturalisation) |
|---|---|
| Born | 20.02.1880 |
| Place | Poland, Austria |
| Ethnic origin | Polish Austrian subject |
| Arrived at Australia |
from London on 1911 per Wilcannia disembarked at Sydney |
| Residence before enlistment | Sydney |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Naturalisation | 1914 (as Polish Austrian subject); Served as Russian subject |
| Residence after the war | Sydney |
| Died | 5.10.1948, Ryde, NSW |
Service #1 – Depot
| Enlisted | 04.1916 |
|---|---|
| Place of enlistment | 2 MD |
| Rank | Private |
| Discharged | 1916 |
Materials
Naturalisation (NAA) (Guzbala)
Monthly returns of enlisted Russians (NAA) (Guzabali)
Service records not found
Blog article
Newspaper articles
Alleged shooting with intent. - Sydney Morning Herald, 23 October 1923, p. 6.
"Always got what he wanted". A Pole in trouble. - Advertiser, Adelaide, 23 October 1923, p. 12.
Only miracle can save life. - Courier-Mail, Brisbane, 1 May 1935, p. 11.
Axe, knifes, bed post. - Telegraph, Brisbane, 6 June 1935, p. 1
Charged with assault. - Northern Miner, Charters Towers, 7 June 1935, p. 2.
Did axe hurtle through door?. - Truth, Brisbane, 9 June 1935, p. 19.
"Deserved all he got". - Courier-Mail, Brisbane, 12 June 1935, p. 10.
Sunday night brawl in flat. - Truth, Brisbane, 16 June 1935, p. 13.
Trial not to proceed. - Truth, Brisbane, 21 July 1935, p. 12.