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Arthur Frederick ANDERSON

Regimental number3006
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRailway employee
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Anderson, Queen Street, Ararat, Victoria
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Conspicuous bravery at Pozieres, 24-26 July 1916.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateKilled in Action 18 August 1916
Place of burialDelville Wood Cemetery (Plot II, Row R, Grave No. 2), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
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