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 |