Russian AnzacsHenry Martin Juckham
| Born | 9.11.1881 |
|---|---|
| Place | Pärnu, Estonia |
| Ethnic origin | Estonian |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Arrived at Australia |
on About 1909 |
| Residence before enlistment | Seafaring; 1916 Townsville, Qld |
| Occupation | 1909 ships' carpenter, 1916 seaman, 1930 builder |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
| Residence after the war | 1930 Narrabeen, NSW |
| Died | 1931, Redfern, Sydney |
Service #1
| Service number | 507 |
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| Enlisted | 2.09.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Qld |
| Unit | 1 Australian Flying Squadron (Flying Corps) |
| Rank | Rigger, 2nd class/Air-mechanic, 1st class/Air-mechanic |
| Place | Egypt, Palestine, 1916-1919 |
| Final fate | RTA 10.07.1919 |
| Discharged | 8.09.1919 |
Materials
Blog article
From Russian Anzacs in Australian History:
The Australian Flying Corps was an élite unit and a small group of Russians was regarded as being sufficiently trustworthy to serve in it. They included three former seamen -- Eloranta, Juckham and Tomrop -- who served in the 1st Flying Squadron in Egypt. Edward Sevald, from Riga, who had studied at aviation school in Russia, had a successful career with the 3rd Flying Squadron in France as a sergeant mechanic. Frederick Dambelis, also from Riga, a former rigger who 'understood motor car driving', became an air-mechanic (2nd class).