| Regimental number | 1667 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | Harcourt lst Avenue, Eastwood, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Anderson, Harcourt lst Avenue, Eastwood, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the WYTSCHAETE SECTOR (near MESSINES) during the evening of the 11th August 1917, whilst the enemy was shelling 39th Battery position, a dump of ammunition consisting of some 500 rounds was hit and set on fire. gunner ANDERSON with three others, at great personal risk immediately proceeded to extinguish the fire with the loss of only 50 rounds of ammunition. His prompt action was the means of preventing the total loss of this ammunition, possible casualties to personnel, and material. The work of extinguishing the fire was carried out under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
