| Regimental number | 1 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Halenstead, Sweden |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Port Pirie West, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Augusta Anderson, Halenstead, Sweden |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 4 September 1915. Wounded in action, 15 September 1915 (gun shot wound, chest: serious), and admitted to 16th Casualty Clearing Station, Anzac; transferred to HS 'Aquitania' to England, 18 September 1915; admitted to 5th Southern General Hospital, Portsmouth, 26 September 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HT 'Ascanius', 17 March 1916; discharged (unfit for service for 3 months), Adelaide, 26 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Place of burial | Port Pirie General Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON Axel |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
