Russian AnzacsJohn Pollanen
| Alias | Juho |
|---|---|
| Born | 21.03.1890 |
| Place | Kotka, Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Mother | Maria Pollanen |
| Arrived at Australia |
on Ca. 05.1914 disembarked at NSW |
| Residence before enlistment | NSW, Hornsby |
| Occupation | Moulder, seaman |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject, applied for naturalisation in the USA |
| Residence after the war | 1917 San Francisco, USA and sailing along the coast |
| Died | 21.09.1927 San-Francisco, California |
Service #1 – Depot
| Service number | 3932 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 29.10.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Holdsworthy, NSW |
| Unit | 20th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Discharged | 27.01.1916 services no longer required |
Materials
Blog article
Newspaper articles
Stabbing affray. - The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Parramatta, Saturday 7 August 1915, p. 8.
The Finn's fight. - The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Parramatta, Saturday 21 August 1915, p. 8.
Gallery
John Pollanen
Service records B2455 (NAA)