| Regimental number | 4131 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 1 Barningham Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr R J Andrews, 277 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work between Vauvillers and Lihons on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between VAUVILLERS and LIHONS, Lance Corporal ANDREWS with Private BALLAGH as Lewis Gunners behaved most gallantly under very heavy enemy Machine gun fire. In spite of the heavy fire from the enemy these two gunners were most energetic with their Lewis Guns, keeping well ahead of their Company. They succeeded in putting three enemy Machine Guns out of action and accounted for at least 40 of the enemy. Their example and fine courage were undoubtedly a great help in the success of the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
