Regimental number | 2435 |
Place of birth | Christina, Finland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | 345 Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 144 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs B Anderson, 345 Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Taken on strength, 16th Bn, Gallipoli, 2 August 1915. Wounded in action, 10 August 1915 (bullet wound, left foot). Transferred by Hospital Ship 'Guildford Castle' to Malta, 15 August 1915; thence by HS 'Andavia' to England, 17 August 1915, and admitted to Military Hospital, Hampstead, 30 August 1915 (gun shot wound, left ankle). Invalided to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius' from Portsmouth, 17 March 1916; discharged, 14 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |