Russian AnzacsGustaf Adolf Pohlson
| Born | 1874 |
|---|---|
| Place | Jakobstad, Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Arrived at Australia |
on ca 1889 |
| Residence before enlistment | 1896 Chiltern, Vic., 1898 sailed from Victoria to WA, 1906 Kalgoorlie, Kurramia via Kalgoorlie, WA |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Naturalisation | Served as naturalised British subject (naturalisation not found) |
Service #1
| Service number | 2877 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 17.10.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Kalgoorlie, WA |
| Unit | 39th Battalion, 7th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1917 |
| Final fate | KIA 20.09.1917 |
| Memorial | 29 The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Belgium |
Materials
Blog article
Newspaper articles
Chiltern. - Albury Banner and Wodonga Express, 2 April 1897, p. 16.
The missing fishermen. - Daily News, Perth, 9 June 1904, p. 7.
Moran's fire. - Coolgardie Miner, 1 January 1908, p. 3.
Personal items. - Kalgoorlie Miner, 17 October 1917, p. 4.
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 51