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Angus Edward ANDERSON

Regimental number136
Place of birthWarrnambool, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressSouthern Cross PO, Southern Cross, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, John Anderson, Southern Cross PO, Southern Cross, Victoria
Enlistment date12 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 7 February 1919

FateReturned to Australia 22 September 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For marked gallantry and fine leadership during the period 16 September 1918 to 11 November 1918. During the attack on the Hindenburg Line, and on previous occasions at Villers-Bretonneux and Hamel, he had charge of his platoon and has always performed his duties in a most praiseworthy manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 December 1976
Age at death85
Place of burialTower Hill Cemetery, Victoria

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