| Regimental number | 10 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | 'Glenfalick', Heyfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Anderson, 10 Lancaster Avenue, Sexton Park, Liverpool, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. This soldier was a Runner carrying despatches to and from the front line. Although wounded twice on the morning of the 12th, he carried out his duties courageously under heavy fire until the Battalion was relieved on the following night. He set a splendid example in every way.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
