Russian AnzacsAugust Pettersson
| Alias | Alexander |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 |
| Place | Latvia (Livonia) |
| Ethnic origin | Latvian |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Mother | Marie Pettersson, Livonia, Russia |
| Arrived at Australia |
on 1914 |
| Residence before enlistment | Ararat, Victoria |
| Occupation | Pastry cook |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
| Residence after the war | Ballarat, Melbourne, Vic., Queensland |
Service #1
| Service number | 2891 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 5.07.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne |
| Unit | 22nd Battalion, 57th Battalion, 4th Field Bakery |
| Rank | Private, Driver |
| Place | Western Front, 1916 |
| Final fate | RTA 22.03.1917 |
| Discharged | 25.06.1917 MU |
Materials
Alien registration 1 2 (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Pension case file (NAA)