| Regimental number | 611 |
| Place of birth | Waterloo New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs V Gunderson, Crown Street, SurryHills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations north of GUEUDECOURT 27th November to 6th December, 1916, Lance Corporal GUNDERSON had charge of a telephone station in the front line. At the end of his tour he volunteered to stay on and eventually completed nine days on his post. For the first two days the telephone was in an exposed position in the bottom of the front line trench, after which it was moved to a German dug out in the front line. On three occasions he went out at night alone and repaired the wire under a heavy barrage. On one occasion he re-established communication within 20 minutes. This work was done on his own initiative as GUNDERSON was a telephonist and not a linesman. The work of this N.C.O. and his general bearing and conduct under fire are worthy of the highest commendation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
