Russian AnzacsJohn Sepscak
| Russian spelling | Иван Сепскак (Сепчак?) |
|---|---|
| Born | 13.10.1883 |
| Place | Hopszywnica [?], Romen [?], Russia [the place could be Romny, Ukraine, or Koprzywnica, Radom, Poland, or Kopřivnice, Moravia] |
| Ethnic origin | Polish / Ukrainian? |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Russia on 12.1911 disembarked at Brisbane |
| Residence before enlistment | Albury, NSW, 1916 Mahong(a) Station, via Walbundrie, NSW |
| Occupation | sailor, 1916 farm labourer, 1925 grazier |
| Naturalisation | 1923 |
| Residence after the war | Bilboa (soldier settlement) and Boyneside near Kingaroy, Qld |
| Died | 1946 Queensland |
Service #1
| Service number | 1732 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 21.01.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, NSW |
| Unit | 56th Battalion, Anzac Light Railways |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1917 |
| Casualties | WIA (gassed) 1917 |
| Final fate | RTA 24.01.1918 |
| Discharged | 30.07.1918 MU |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)