Regimental number | 71 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Stanley Street, Woolloongabba, South Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Wm Anderson, St Helena, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Field Ambulance, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/46/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 71A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At BROODSEINDE RIDGE East of YPRES this stretcher Bearer was assisting in clearing wounded under the most difficult and trying conditions from 4th to 9th October, 1917. Owing to the severe weather the mud was in places over the knees of the bearers and the route was shelled severely during the greater part of the time. On 9th October he took a squad from the R.A.P. under heavy shell, rifle and machine gun fire for 600 yards to find a Regtl. Stretcher Bearer who had been previously sniped, and dressed and brought him safely to cover. He set a most inspiring example of cheerfulness and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |