Russian AnzacsNicholai Charles Uppeneeck
| Alias | Uppeneek |
|---|---|
| Born | 24.03.1884 |
| Place | Riga, Latvia |
| Ethnic origin | Latvian |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Mother | Elizabeth Uppeneeck |
| Family | Wife Ettie Lavinia Uppeneek (nee Grigsby), children Eileen Vera, Jean Lorraine, Elsie May, Shirley Tonie, Reginald |
| Residence before arrival at Australia | Had Russian naval experience on submarines |
| Arrived at Australia |
from South America on 1.01.1911 per Glenmark disembarked at Adelaide |
| Residence before enlistment | South Australia |
| Occupation | 1917 fitter, 1932 motor mechanic |
| Naturalisation | Applied 1918 |
| Residence after the war | 1918 Sydney, Adelaide |
Service #1 – Depot
| Service number | 3117 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 15.02.1917 |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide |
| Unit | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Rank | Private |
| Discharged | 29.06.1917, MU |
Materials
Digitised application for naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Application to enlist in the AIF (NAA)
Alien registration (NAA)
Blog article
Newspaper articles
Sent to gaol for unlawful possession. - News, Adelaide, 19 September 1942, p. 3.
Woman refused dealer's licence. - News, Adelaide, 5 February 1943, p. 3.
Man aged 64 gaoled. - Advertiser, Adelaide, 13 August 1949, p. 13.
Gallery
Nicholai Charles Uppeneeck
South Australia Police Gazette, 1924