Sidney Gordon Pitt SANDERS

Regimental number4758
Place of birthPrice, South Australia
Other NamesSydney Gordon
ReligionMethodist
OccupationShipping agent
AddressArdrossan, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.7
Height5' 8.25"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Helena Myra Sanders, Sandilands, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date31 January 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Discharge date18 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 3 May 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 18 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 February 1972
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SANDERS Sidney Gordon Pitt