Russian AnzacsJohn Vaina Wilenius
| Alias | Johan Wilenius; Welinius, Walanius |
|---|---|
| Born | 1888 |
| Place | Helsingfors (Helsinki), Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Father | Jowel Wilenius |
| Residence before arrival at Australia | 1906 West Africa, 1909 USA, 1913 West Indies |
| Residence before enlistment | Sydney |
| Occupation | Rigger |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
| Residence after the war | Queensland, America (?) |
Service #1
| Service number | 18312 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 19.02.1917 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney |
| Unit | Anzac mounted division, Field Squadron Engineers |
| Rank | Sapper |
| Place | Egypt, Palestine, 1917-1918 |
| Final fate | RTA 12.07.1918 |
| Discharged | 1.10.1918 |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA) (Wilenius)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Court martial file (NAA) (Walanius)
Pension case file (NAA) (Wilenius)