This is an interesting piece. After those of Anglo or Celtic background, it was men born in the former Russian Empire that constituted the largest group in the AIF. Yes Russian ANZACS.....1 in 5 enlisted......read on. http://www.naa.gov.au/the_collection/family_history/papers/Private_Petroff_Govor.doc Also see http://www.argo.net.au/andre/RussianAnzacs/ Which gives a break up of the nationalities within the Russian group.
Oh, that's neat. Are you Russian? I am Anglo, Celtic and a bit of Palotine. The Russian involvement is not well known however it is well documented.
Yes the Spuds didn't grow in Enniskillen, so they sailed to Oz and settled in "Yackandandah" & "Beechworth" (Victoria) in the 1840's & 50's.
