Regimental number | 2618 |
Place of birth | Gottenberg Sweden |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 5 Saunders Lane, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Friend, Mrs Lena Henning, 5 Saunders Lane, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name spelt Anders Victor Olson on Nominal Roll. |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy on the night 30th November/1st December 1917, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man acted as a bomber during the raid and showed great judgment and disregard of danger. His dash in clearing the trenches materially assisted his party and he set a fine example to all. Strength of raiding party - 4 officers and 82 other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |