Russian AnzacsAugust Klemettila
| Alias | Klementtila and Klamettila (naturalisation) |
|---|---|
| Born | 14.09.1888 |
| Place | Vyborg, Finland (now Russia) |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Father | Jacob Klemettila |
| Family | Wife Mary Eveline Klemettila (née Wilson), married 1932; children: William John, b. 1932, Peter August b.1935, Michael Lucas b.1936, Theresa Agnes b.1938, Rosa Maria Elizabeth b.1940, Kevin George b.1942 |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Finland on 20.12.1907 per Titru (?) disembarked at Port Pirie, SA |
| Residence before enlistment | Bowden, SA |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Naturalisation | 1910 |
| Residence after the war | Saddleworth, SA |
| Died | 7.08.1943, Adelaide |
Service #1
| Service number | 3716 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 23.08.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide |
| Unit | 16th Battalion, 48th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1919 |
| Awards | 18.10.1918 MM (LG 14 May 1919) |
| Final fate | RTA 5.04.1919 |
| Discharged | 8.07.1919 |
Materials
Naturalisation (NAA) (Klamettila)
Digitised service records (NAA) (Klemettila)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM) (Klemettila)
Digitised recommendation for award (AWM) (Klementilla; in gazetted award Klemettilla)
Mrs Mary Eveline Klemettila - purchase of property Brompton Park SA (NAA)
Gallery
August Klementtila
AWM (P03108.001)