| Regimental number | 163 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Other Names | William Arthur |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Geelong Road, West Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 186 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Anderson, Geelong Road, Footscray, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 19739 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 162 Sergeant Ernest John ANDERSON, Army Provost Corps, returned to Australia, 15 January 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 5 April 1915. Wounded in action, 8 May 1915 (rifle wound, shoulder; later described as bullet wound, face); admitted to hospital, Heliopolis, 12 May 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Hororata', 29 July 1915; discharged, Melbourne, 14 February 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 19739 William Arthur ANDERSON for second period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDERSON William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
