George Joseph ANDERSON

Regimental number2113
Place of birthPyrmont, New South Wales
True NameHANSEN, George Joseph
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationIronfounder
Address63 Murray Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.5
Height5' 2.25"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinFather, M Anderson, 63 Murray Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date1 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 August 1917
Discharge date8 December 1917
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
SourcesNAA: B2455, ANDERSON George Joseph