Regimental number | 1786 |
Place of birth | Black Rock, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Agent |
Address | Yatina, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23.3 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 144 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, J M Sanderson, Yatina, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Karoola', 12 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit: nervous debility), Adelaide, 12 November 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 69 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SANDERSON William David |