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. Also see http://www.argo.net.au/andre/RussianAnzacs/ Which gives a break up of the nationalities within the Russian group. http://www.naa.gov.au/the_collection...roff_Govor.doc