Russian AnzacsSamuel Mackomel
| Alias | served as Samuel Muchomel |
|---|---|
| Russian spelling | Самуил Мукомель |
| Born | 15.09.1893 |
| Place | Odessa, Ukraine |
| Ethnic origin | Jewish |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox |
| Father | Esau Mackomel |
| Family | Wife Celia Mackomel (nee Golding), b. Egypt, daughter Rose, b. 1920 Perth |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Russia on 10.01.1911 per Antwerp disembarked at Fremantle, WA |
| Residence before enlistment | Perth |
| Occupation | 1915 blacksmith, 1941 cafe owner |
| Naturalisation | 1941 |
| Residence after the war | Perth |
| Died | 20.01.1952, Perth, Karakatta Cemetery |
Service #1
| Service number | 2052 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 1.10.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Perth |
| Unit | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 4th DAC |
| Rank | Temporary Corporal, Corporal/S.S., Temporary Farrier Sergeant |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1919 |
| Final fate | RTA 1.06.1919 |
| Discharged | 23.08.1919 |
Materials
Naturalisation (NAA) (Mackomel)
Digitised service records (NAA) (Muchomel)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM) (Muchomel)
Investigation branch file (NAA) (Mackomel)
Blog article
Newspaper articles
"Cow" for a car. - The Daily News, Perth, 5 November 1930, p. 1
Bankruptcy Court. Husband employed by wife. - The West Australian, Perth, 6 November 1930, p. 7
Bankruptcy case. Accountant's books. - The West Australian, Perth, 24 December 1946, p. 14
Says receipts were false. - The Daily News, Perth, 30 April 1947, p. 7
Contempt of court. Accountant sent to goal. - The West Australian, Perth, 1 May 1947, p. 11
Prison sentence. Appeal to High Court. - The West Australian, Perth, 8 May 1947, p. 15
Gallery
Photograph courtesy of Ben Hirsh