| Regimental number | 617 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Skelmorlie, Kooyongkoot Road, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J B Anderson, 28 Hawthorn, Kooyongkoot Road, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at St. Martin's Wood on 23rd August, 1918. He led twelve men forward in the face of heavy machine gun and shell fire 300 yards in front of our line, and succeded in estahlishing a post. It was owing to his determined leading that this was accomplished.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 617 James Albert ANDERSON for more details |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
