Russian AnzacsBoris Soans
| Born | 1886 |
|---|---|
| Place | Revel (Tallinn), Estonia |
| Ethnic origin | Estonian |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Father | Anton Tonis Soans |
| Mother | Paula Soans |
| Residence before enlistment | Port Adelaide, SA |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Naturalisation | Served as naturalised British subject (naturalisation file was not found) |
Service #1
| Service number | 622 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 16.07.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, SA |
| Unit | 32nd Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916 |
| Final fate | KIA 20.07.1916 |
| Cemetery | 7 V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery, France |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Army pay file (NAA)
Digitised Red Cross wounded and missing file (AWM)
Blog article
Newspaper articles
'It's a fine fit". Overcoat and shirts stolen. - Daily Herald, Adelaide, 18 July 1914, p. 6
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 121