Shaw Stewart Octivies SANDERSON

Regimental number2811
Date of birth19 July 1893
Place of birthMundulla, South Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarm hand
AddressMundalla, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.7
Height5' 8.75"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Jessie Sanderson, Mundulla, South Australia
Enlistment date12 February 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on 13 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Rolllhbmg SQD
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date11 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 11 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 February 1967
Age at death73
Place of burialPenola Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SANDERSON Shaw Stewart Octivies