| Regimental number | 2635 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 50 Gerald Street, Spearwood, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Anderson, 50 Gerald Street, Spearwood, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Volunteer Cadets; 2 years in the Naval Reserve. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Transferred to 48th Bn, Tel el Kebir, 3 March 1916. Transferred to Divisional Artillery, 17 March 1916, taken on strength, 24th Howitzer Battery, and posted to 112th Battery. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 3 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 1 July 1916. Transferred to 12th Field Artillery Brigade, 25 January 1917. Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Wyreema', 13 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 16 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON William Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
