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Herbert Robert ANDERSON

Regimental number1503
Other NamesANDERSON, H R
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressMason Avenue, Rippon Lea, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Joseph Anderson, Mason Avenue, Rippon Lea, Victoria
Enlistment date12 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentActing Sergeant
Unit name21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollR1503
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 16 June 1918
Age at death from cemetery records24
Place of burialCrouy British Cemetery (Plot II, Row D, Grave No. 9), Crouy-Sur-Somme, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
71
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Joseph and Annie ANDERSON, 104 Tennyson Street, St. Kilda, Victoria
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery in a raid on BOIS-de-VAIRE, east of CORBIE, on 15th June, 1918. Throughout the operation he displayed considerable leadership and carried his party, though held up by wire, in splendid formation to the objective. Here he was conspicuous under heavy fire from the flank, walking quietly about and directing the work of his men. Later his hands were blown off in the attempt to case away an enemy bomb which must have caused serious casualties to others. When stretcher bearers attempted to reach him across about 20 yards of fire swept road, he ordered them to stay still and crawled across to them despite his serious wounds. His courage and example were the admiration of all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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