Russian AnzacsGusta Kaarna
| Alias | Gustav; Gustaa Adolf; Gustav Adolf |
|---|---|
| Born | 22.07.1875 |
| Place | Kotka, Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Residence before arrival at Australia | Left home as a sailor when he was 12 years old |
| Arrived at Australia |
on ca 1905 disembarked at WA |
| Residence before enlistment | The Horseshoe mine, Bridgetown, Holyoake, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Fremantle, WA |
| Occupation | Sailor, 1916 carpenter, mill hand |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
Service #1 – Depot
| Enlisted | 8.02.1916 |
|---|---|
| Place of enlistment | Perth |
| Rank | Private |
| Discharged | 10.03.1916 |
Materials
Alien registration file (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Russian subjects enlisted in the AIF (digitised file) (NAA)
Military forces file (NAA)
Blog article
Newspaper articles
Police Court. A charge of wilful damage. - The Blackwood Times, Bunbury, 13 June 1913, p. 2.
Who's who in khaki. - Camp Chronicle, Midland Junction, WA, 23 March 1916, p. 2.