Eriksson, Thorsten Gustav. Pte, 2406

From Åmål, Sweden

Joined: 1st of November 1915, Age 24

Taken on Strenght: 7th of February 1917

Fought in: 56th Australian Infantry Bn,

Circumstances of death:

Killed in action 2nd of April 1917 in the vicinity of Louverval, France. During heavy fightings with German forces Thorsten and some other 50 soldiers are killed, and around 140 soldiers wounded. Some officers are also killed during this day. More details in the diary attached in pictures.

Awarded: British War medal and Victory Medal

Commemorated in: Villers-Bretonneux Memorial , France.