Russian AnzacsWilliam Whynsky
| Alias | served as Whnsky; stated that Whynsky was the correct spelling; Whensky; Whinsky |
|---|---|
| Born | 1881 |
| Place | Vehesky (?), Russia (probably Ukraine) |
| Ethnic origin | Ukrainian? / Polish? |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Father | M. Whnsky [Whynsky] |
| Arrived at Australia |
on Ca 1910 |
| Residence before enlistment | Helidon, Qld |
| Occupation | 1915 labourer, quarryman, 1920 stone dresser |
| Naturalisation | Served as naturalised British subject |
| Residence after the war | Helidon, Qld |
| Died | 18.12.1920, Brisbane (suicided) |
Service #1
| Service number | 1010 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 10.03.1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane |
| Unit | 25th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Gallipoli, 1915; Western Front, 1916 |
| Casualties | WIA 1916 |
| Final fate | RTA 13.02.1917 |
| Discharged | 9.05.1917 |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA) (Whnsky)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM) (Whynsky)
Medical case file (NAA) (Whnsky)
Blog article
Publications
Queensland's 'forgotten' Ukrainian Anzacs honoured for service // Courier Mail
Newspaper articles
Leaped from bridge. Ex-soldier's tragic fate. 'As well end it all'. - Daily Standard, Brisbane, 20 December 1920, p. 6.
Dive to death. - Daily Mail, Brisbane, 21 December 1920, p. 4.
The bridge tragedy. - Queensland Times, 22 December 1920, p. 5.
River tragedies. Man jumps over bridge. - The Week, Brisbane, 24 December 1920, p. 19.