Russian AnzacsAnsselmi Talava
| Born | 1893 |
|---|---|
| Place | Abo (Turku), Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Father | Johan Niskala |
| Residence before enlistment | Craigieburn, Victoria |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
Service #1
| Service number | 5499 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 11.02.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne |
| Unit | 6th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1918 |
| Casualties | WIA (shell shock) 1917 |
| Final fate | KIA 23.08.1918 |
| Cemetery | buried in a village near St Martyns Wood |
| Memorial | 26 Villers-Bretonneux, France |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Digitised Red Cross wounded and missing file (AWM)
Roll of Honour (AWM)
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 46