John Costin

Russian spelling Иван Костин

Born16.02.1891     Place Riga, Latvia

Ethnic origin Russian       Religion Church of England

Father -       Mother Costin, Julia

Arrived at Australia 14.08.1914

Residence before enlistment Moona Plains Walcha, Grafton, NSW

Occupation seaman, labourer

Service

service number 4701   enlisted 18.09.1917   POE Grafton, NSW

unit 1st Pioneer Battalion, 53rd Battalion   rank Private

place Western Front, 1918      casualties WIA 1918

final fate KIA 1.09.1918

cemetery 511 Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, France

Naturalisation served as Russian subject

Materials digitised service records (NAA)

digitised Roll of Honour card (AWM)

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