Russian AnzacsLeo Oberman
| Alias | served as Leo Abramam |
|---|---|
| Born | 17.03.1895 |
| Place | Goldingen (Kuldiga) Latvia |
| Ethnic origin | Jewish |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Father | Phillip Oberman |
| Mother | Rachel Greenblatt* |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Goldigen, Russia on 13.12.1913 per Konigen Louise disembarked at Fremantle, WA |
| Residence before enlistment | Perth |
| Occupation | 1916 salesman, 1926 manufacturer of robes |
| Naturalisation | 1926 |
| Residence after the war | Adelaide, Melbourne |
| Died | 5.01.1969, South Australia |
Service #1
| Service number | 5646 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 28.01.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne |
| Unit | 5th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1917 |
| Casualties | WIA 20.08.1916 |
| Final fate | RTA 22.07.1917 |
| Discharged | 4.10.1917 |
Materials
Naturalisation (NAA) (Oberman Leo)
Digitised service records (NAA) (Abramam)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM) (Abraman)
Assistance and medical file (NAA)
Application for admission of relatives 1 2 (NAA)
*/ Family tree on Ancestry.com
Gallery
Leo Oberman, 1960
(Courtesy of David Dixon)