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Alfred Oliver ANDERSON

Regimental number3756
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBlacksmith
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, David Anderson, Benalla Road, Shepparton, Victoria
Enlistment date27 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal)


Work on 4 and 9 October 1917.
Recommendation date: 14 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 May 1968
Place of burialPreston Cemetery

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