| Place of birth | Lilydale, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Kew, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev T.R. Anderson, 2 Highbury Grove, Kew, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Citizen Forces (5 years) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Medical Officers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack west of Bellenglise, north of St. Quentin, on 18th September 1918. During a protracted advance he established his R.A.P. well forward in the open, and continued with cool courage to attend the wounded under heavy shell fire. His efforts saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6456 Pte Nairne Elder ANDERSON, 2nd Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 19 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 9 May 1917; disembarked Plymouth, England, 29 July 1917; marched into Australian Army Medical Corps Depot, Parkhouse, 30 July 1917. Marched into No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 10 August 1917. Marched out of Australian Army Medical Corps Training Depot, 15 August 1917, and to be Senior Medical Officer, No 1 Command Depot. Marched out of No 1 Command Depot, 15 September 1917; attached for duty at Australian Engineer Training Depot, Brightlingsea, 18 September 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 2 February 1918; taken on strength of No 3 Australian General Hospital, Abbeville, 3 February 1918. Transferred to, and taken on strength of No 13 Field Ambulance, 31 March 1918. Attached to No 12 Field Ambulance, 3 April 1918. Posted to, and taken on strength of 48th Bn, 16 April 1918. Awarded Military Cross, 26 November 1918. Disembarked Folkstone, England, 30 March 1919, and to report to Australian Imperial Forces Headquarters, London. Granted leave with pay and subsistence in England from 5 April 1919, until 5 July 1919, for study. Granted extension to leave, 6 July 1919. Granted further extension to leave, 21 August 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 3 September 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 20 October 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 27 November 1919. Total war service: 941 days (of which 895 days were abroad). Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cremated: Sprimgvale Crematorium, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON Joseph Ringland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
