Russian AnzacsNicholas Sharoff
| Russian spelling | Николай Шаров |
|---|---|
| Born | 1887 |
| Place | Karachelskoe, Cheliabinsk (?) or Vladivostok, Russia |
| Ethnic origin | Russian |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox |
| Residence before enlistment | Port Douglas, Qld |
| Occupation | Labourer & fireman |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
Service #1 – Depot
| Service number | 1692 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 7.05.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Port Douglas, Qld |
| Unit | 25th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Discharged | 29.06.1915 MU |
Service #2
| Service number | 2061 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 7.08.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, NSW |
| Unit | 19th Battalion, 18th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Gallipoli, 1915; Western Front, 1916 |
| Final fate | KIA 28.07.1916 |
| Memorial | 26 Villers-Bretonneux, France |
Materials
Blog article
From Russian Anzacs in Australian History:
Among those killed at Pozières in these first days was Nicholas Sharoff -- the man from the Urals who had been, the military authorities said, so 'very anxious to serve at the front' that he pretended to be a native of Port Douglas at his second attempt to enlist. He did serve well, even before the battle took place volunteering to join a raiding party on enemy trenches.
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 87