Johann Ferdinand (John) Sturken (1894–1943)
John Ferdinand Sturken, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
JOHN FERDINAND STURKEN was born on 29th September, 1894, at North Fitzroy, Victoria, son of Mr. Henry and Mrs. Annie Sturken, and received his education at Highgate, Perth, Western Australia. He entered the service of the Bank at Melbourne on 21st February, 1911.
John Ferdinand Sturken enlisted in the A.I.F. as a private on 8th March, 1915, and before embarking with the troops for Egypt was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He was on the staff in Egypt as a member of the 1st Army Pay Corps.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, STURKEN JOHN FERDINAND (National Archives of Australia)
- death notice, Argus (Melbourne), 1 February 1943, p.2
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Citation details
'Sturken, Johann Ferdinand (John) (1894–1943)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/sturken-johann-ferdinand-john-24206/text32985, accessed 19 April 2024.
John Ferdinand Sturken, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
29 September,
1894
Fitzroy, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
30 January,
1943
(aged 48)
East Melbourne, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Religious Influence
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