Russian AnzacsGeorge Poplawski
| Alias | Poplawaski, Poplavski, Poplauski |
|---|---|
| Russian spelling | Георгий Поплавский |
| Born | 1890 |
| Place | Warsaw, Poland |
| Ethnic origin | Polish |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Father | V. Poplawski |
| Residence before enlistment | Cooma, NSW |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
| Died | 20.06.1916, Brisbane, in a tram accident |
Service #1
| Service number | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 20.01.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane |
| Unit | 15th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Egypt, 1915 |
| Final fate | RTA 29.08.1915 |
| Cemetery | Toowong QLD M 1/730 |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA) (Poplavski)
Application to enlist in the AIF (NAA) (Poplavski)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM) (Poplawski)
Roll of Honour (AWM) (Poplawaski, Poplavski)
Gallery
George Poplawski's grave
at Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane
Photo courtesy of Victoria Smolina
AWM memorial panel 77