Arvo Malakiias Tornroos
| Alias | Arvo Malakiris; Tornross |
|---|---|
| Born | 28.09.1891 |
| Place | Rauma, Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Father | Johan Tornroos |
| Mother | Amanda Tornroos |
| Arrived at Australia |
from Norway on 4.06.1913 per Derwint Farwick disembarked at Melbourne |
| Residence before enlistment | Leongatha, Vic |
| Occupation | Labourer, farm hand, sailor |
| Naturalisation | 1917 |
Service #1
| Service number | 6908A |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 9.06.1917 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne |
| Unit | 24th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1918 |
| Casualties | WIA (gassed) 1918 |
| Final fate | KIA 5.10.1918 |
| Cemetery | 444 Calvaire Cemetery, Montbrehain, France |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Digitised Roll of Honour circular (AWM)
Will (NAA)
Blog articles
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 103