Regimental number | 2113 |
Place of birth | Pyrmont, New South Wales |
True Name | HANSEN, George Joseph |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Ironfounder |
Address | 63 Murray Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19.5 |
Height | 5' 2.25" |
Weight | 132 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, M Anderson, 63 Murray Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 25 August 1917; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, right hand), Sydney, 8 December 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON George Joseph |