Russian AnzacsAlexander Wirak
| Born | 21.08.1884 |
|---|---|
| Place | Pärnu, Estonia |
| Ethnic origin | Estonian |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Residence before arrival at Australia | Deserted his Russian ship in England in 1909 |
| Arrived at Australia |
from USA on 12.08.1912 per Gkala (Ykala) disembarked at Port Philip Bay |
| Residence before enlistment | Melbourne |
| Occupation | Stevedore |
| Naturalisation | 1915 |
Service #1
| Service number | 5482 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 10.03.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne |
| Unit | 8th Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | Western Front, 1916-1917 |
| Final fate | KIA 8.05.1917 |
| Memorial | 26 Villers-Bretonneux, France |
Materials
Digitised naturalisation (NAA)
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Roll of Honour (AWM)
Gallery
** AWM memorial panel 54**