Russian AnzacsRichard Leksman
| Born | 1883 |
|---|---|
| Place | Vindava (Ventspils), Latvia |
| Ethnic origin | Latvian |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Arrived at Australia |
on 1913 per Inverlyon |
| Residence before enlistment | Birkenhead, Port Adelaide, SA |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
Service #1
| Service number | 4264 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 5.06.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, SA |
| Unit | 27th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916 |
| Final fate | KIA 5.11.1916 |
| Memorial | 26 Villers-Bretonneux, France |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Digitised Red Cross wounded and missing file (AWM)
South Australian Red Cross Information Bureau file
Army pay file (NAA)
Roll of Honour (AWM)
Blog article
Newspaper articles
The late Private Leksman. - Chronicle, Adelaide, 1 September 1917, p. 40
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 110