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Alexander ANDERSON

Regimental number2466
Place of birthTimor, nr Maryborough, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressDunolly, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation43.6
Height5' 11"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs M J Anderson, Broadway, Dunolly, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 January 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameMining Corps Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number16/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Discharge date13 November 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gastritis and overage), Melbourne, 13 November 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 October 1931
Place of burialMaryborough Cemetery, Victoria

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