| Regimental number | 2127 |
| Place of birth | Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| School | Surrey Hills State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | 41 Empress Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Janet Anderson, 41 Empress Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Awarded the Military Medal. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Place of burial | Unicorn Cemetery (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 24), Vend'huile, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 128 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of Jannette ANDERSON (formerly OTTOSEN), 41 Empress Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria, and the late Peter OTTOSEN |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty in action. At a time when enemy shelling and machine gun fire were exceedingly heavy, he was indefatigable in his work as stretcher bearer and in organising other parties in this work. he stood out conspicuously and was an inspiring example to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 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
