Russian AnzacsEdward Holmberg
| Born | 1.07.1884 |
|---|---|
| Place | Abo (Turku), Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Father | John S Holmberg |
| Mother | Kustava Holmberg |
| Family | Wife Lenore Holmberg (nee Fallon), married 1920, WA |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Finland on 1.06.1907 per Borrowdale disembarked at Bunbury, WA |
| Residence before enlistment | Perth, Washpool, WA |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Naturalisation | Applied in 1911 |
| Residence after the war | Kulin, WA; Perth |
| Died | 9.01.1958, Perth |
Service #1
| Service number | 7006 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 10.08.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Perth |
| Unit | 16th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1917-1918 |
| Casualties | WIA 1917, 1918 |
| Final fate | RTA 24.12.1918 |
| Discharged | 19.03.1919 MU |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Personal case file 1 2 (NAA)
Edward Holmberg - acquisition of Williams location 10104 WA (NAA)