| Regimental number | 11541 |
| Place of birth | Temora New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Menvice Road, Quandary via Temora, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Sanderson, Menvice Road, Quandary via Temora, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 5th Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. on 17th October, 1917, whilst returning from delivering ammunition to the batteries near ZONNEBEKE (east of YPRES), driver SANDERSON's party came under heavy enemy shell fire, two men being mortally wounded. This driver unhesitatingly went to the assistance of his wounded comrades. He has on previous occasions at great personal risk rendered valuable aid to wounded men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Young Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
