| Regimental number | 302 |
| Place of birth | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Other Names | Anderson, Allan Walker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | Globe Hotel, West Wyalong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 206 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sydney Anderson, Globe Hotel, West Wyalong, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Royal Navy; purchased discharge. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When commanding a trench mortar battery a large quantity of ammunition had been exploded by hostile shelling. This demolished his gun, and caused severe casualties. Under heavy shell and machine gun fire he organized the rescuing of buried men and had them moved to a place of safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON Allen Walker |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
