Russian AnzacsMitrofan Koropets
| Russian spelling | Митрофан Георгиевич Коропец |
|---|---|
| Born | 1889 |
| Place | Dobrotov, Krolevets, Chernigov, Ukraine |
| Ethnic origin | Ukrainian |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox |
| Father | George Koropets |
| Residence before enlistment | Sydney |
| Occupation | 1916 miner |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
| Residence after the war | Sydney |
| Died | 1.04.1920, Sydney (probably suicided) |
Service #1
| Service number | 384 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 14.01.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Casula, NSW |
| Unit | 1st Tunnelling Company |
| Rank | Sapper |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1918 |
| Casualties | WIA 1918 |
| Final fate | RTA 31.03.1919 |
| Discharged | 18.09.1919 |
Materials
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Newspaper articles
Dead body found. Suspicion of murder. - The Advertiser, Adelaide, 3 April 1920, p. 8
Probably suicide. - Sunday times, Sydney, 4 April 1920, p. 2
A Russian's death. - Northern Star, Lismore, 5 April 1920, p. 5
Murder suspected. - Albury Banner and Wodonga Express, 9 April 1920, p. 31
Domain mystery. Russian found shot. Coroner thinks suicide. - Evening news, Sydney, 14 April 1920, p. 4.
"Fed up with life". - Northern Star, Lismore, 15 April 1920, p. 5.