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Henry A ANDERSON

Regimental number3946
Place of birthKewell, Victoria
Other NamesHenry Albert
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMary Anderson, c/o H Bond, Mininera, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, George Anderson, Warracknabeal, Victoria
Enlistment date2 December 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollINF24REIN9
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For gallant work as volunteer stretcher-bearer under heavy fire, also valuable services as guide. (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916

FateKilled in Action 1 September 1918
Age at death from cemetery records26
Place of burialPeronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row J, Grave No. 25), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
100
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Mary ANDERSON
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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