Russian AnzacsAxel Valentine Josephson
| Born | 29.02.1884 |
|---|---|
| Place | Abo (Turku), Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Father | Otto Josephson |
| Family | Wife Elizabeth Anne Josephson, 7 children |
| Arrived at Australia |
from England on 20.11.1910 per Armadale disembarked at Fremantle, WA |
| Residence before enlistment | Adelaide, Victor Harbour, SA |
| Occupation | 1915 sailor, 1942 carpenter |
| Naturalisation | 1942 |
| Residence after the war | Victor Harbour, SA, 1942 Adelaide |
| Died | 28.05.1954 |
Service #1
| Service number | 2282 |
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| Enlisted | 22.07.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, SA |
| Unit | 27th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1917 |
| Casualties | WIA 1917 |
| Final fate | RTA 20.12.1917 |
| Discharged | 28.02.1918 |
Materials
Blog article
Newspaper articles
Adelaide divorce court. - Western Argus, Kalgoorlie, 8 July 1919, p. 28
Stove stolen. Man with seven children fined. - News, Adelaide, 17 October 1930, p. 3