| Regimental number | 2517 |
| Place of birth | Narrabri New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mandalong via Morrissett, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maggie Anson, Mandalong via Morrissett, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Napier on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2517B |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on Polygon Wood on 20th September, 1917, Pte. ANSON while carrying out his duties as runner displayed conspicuous gallantry. During the early stages of the advance it was necessary to send important despatches forward to Battalion Headquarters. Although a very heavy enemy barrage was being put down to the rear of Battalion Headquarters, Pte. ANSON immediately volunteered and took the despatch forward, on returning later, although exhaused, Pte. ANSON volunteered to carry a second message through the barrage. He did very valuable work throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
