| Regimental number | 2107 |
| Place of birth | New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rosebank, Lismore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Anderson, Rosebank, Lismore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Mont St.Quentin on 2 September 1918 Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack near MONT ST. QUENTIN North East of PERONNE, on 2nd September 1918, this N.C.O. took command of the platoon when his officer and sergeant had been wounded. His platoon suffered very heavy casualties, but he rallied the remainder and led them against an enemy strong post under heavy machine gun fire. (Seventeen machine guns were finally taken in this one post). Seeing that another platoon was outflanking this post, he held his ground under heavy enemy fire, and by ably controlling the fire of his men, greatly assisted in the flank attack against the post. By his coolness and skill in handling his men, he enabled the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2106 Sergeant William Frederick ANDERSON, 15th Bn, returned to Australia, 11 May 1919. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
