| Regimental number | 218 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Callandoon Station, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F Anderson, 4 Yarra Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2.5 years in the Senior Cadets, Melbourne |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 1 December 1916 (gun shot wound, left arm). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Argyllshire', 23 December 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 2 April 1919. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON William Jones |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
