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Norman Russell SANDERSON

Regimental number2005
Place of birthSt Arnaud Victoria
Other trainingSydney University, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSchool teacher
AddressPublic School, Narrandera, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Sanderson, Coonooer Bridge, St Arnaud, Victoria
Enlistment date16 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 29 July 1916 (right leg and gassed).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 March 1967
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium

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