Regimental number | 136 |
Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Southern Cross PO, Southern Cross, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, John Anderson, Southern Cross PO, Southern Cross, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 85 |
Place of burial | Tower Hill Cemetery, Victoria |