Person pages aggregate DVA, AWM and NAA references and carry contributed images.
For “MILI” 24 APR 1916 of Nikolai Bortzell Aagaard
Enlisted 24 April 1916 at Rockhampton, Queensland; appointed to 5th Reinforcements, 13th Machine Gun Company; embarked Melbourne 19 September 1916 as a Private on HMAT A73 Commonwealth; landed Plymouth 14 November 1916. Service number 366A; rank Lieutenant; next of kin sister Bergljot Aagaard.
Virtual War Memorial Australia profile 190228; Find a Grave inscription records 1 Machine Gun Bn.
For “Occupation” BEF 1916 of Nikolai Bortzell Aagaard
Prior to enlisting, was an accountant.
For “Immigrated” 1901 of Nikolai Bortzell Aagaard
He moved to Australia - Mount Tamborine, Queensland - when he was 13 in 1901.
For “Event” 1950 of Nikolai Bortzell Aagaard
In 1950 the couple exhibited at the Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland where Nikolai received 1st prize for relief woodcarving.