| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lismore New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Address | Mount Morgan, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, J K Anderson, Benderlock Arleigh Street, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 48th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the advance near Le Verguier, north west of St. Quentin on the 18th September, 1918. When his company encountered very strong opposition on the objective, he continually exposed himself to gather information, and, by directing his men, he was able to work along trenches and so cut the enemy off, who were defending a very commanding position. In this position he captured 220 of the enemy, a number of machine guns, four minewerfers, and one 77mm gun. He did fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
