Russian AnzacsBertie Arvid Sandstrom
| Alias | Arvid Strong (stated to be his name after discharge) |
|---|---|
| Born | 1893 |
| Place | Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Father | Arvid Sandstrom |
| Residence before enlistment | Melbourne |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
Service #1
| Service number | 5195 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 26.01.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Brunswick, Vic. |
| Unit | 5th Battalion, 57th Battalion, 60th Battalion, 59th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1918 |
| Final fate | RTA 15.05.1919 |
| Discharged | 25.09.1919 |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Court martial file (NAA)
Records of the Assistant Provost Marshal 1 2 (AWM)
Personal case file (NAA)
Images
Group portrait of members of A Company of the 59th Battalion E03806 & E03806K (reference copy) (AWM)
Blog article
Newspaper articles
Two Russians enlist. - The Argus, Melbourne, 25 January 1916, p. 7, 8.