Robert Alexander ANDERSON

Regimental number1904
Place of birthBullarto, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationIronmonger
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinAunt, Mrs I Green, Daylesford, Victoria
Enlistment date8 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Vauvillers and Lihons on 9 and 10 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 19 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 March 1972
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery