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James ANDERSON

Regimental number551
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressLonsdale Street, Portland, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinMrs Isabella Marshall, Lonsdale Street, Portland, Victoria
Enlistment date1 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll551A
Rank from Nominal RollQuartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: "List dated 14 December 1918"

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Other details

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

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