| Regimental number | 1932 |
| Place of birth | Vladivostok, Russia |
| Other Names | CHIRVIN |
| School | Vladivostok Town School |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 18 |
| Religion | Orthodox |
| Occupation | Reporter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Natalie Chervin, 15 Pologaie Street, Vladivostock, Russia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Place of burial | Quarantine Station (PLot 3, Grave No. 232), North Head, New South Wales |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 147 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: MIchael and Mrs Natalie CHIRVIN, |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Private CHERVIN carried out the duties of Stretcher-bearer during the operations 14th/16th September 1918 in front of LE VERGUIER North West of St. QUENTIN and his bearing throughout was worthy of the highest praise. He repeatedly displayed courage of the highest order, and was always among the first to volunteer for some difficult work. by his splendid devotion to duty numbers of wounded were saved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
