| Regimental number | 929 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Address | Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Anderson, Sheddon Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 6th Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Medaille Militaire 'For conspicuous good service and devotion to duty. Sergeant ANDERSON has been with this Battalion since it came to FRANCE in November 1916, and has on all occasions displayed marked ability and courage in action. At VILLERS BRETONNEUX in April, and also at BONY in September 1918 this Non-Commissioned Officer particularly distinguished himself during the attacks, and also was most helpful to his Officers in carrying out the consolidation of the positions gained.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
