| Regimental number | 2106 |
| Place of birth | New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rosebank, Lismore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Anderson, Rosebank, Lismore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Mont St.Quentin on 2 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack near MONT ST. QUENTIN, North East of PERONNE on 2nd September 1918,m this N.C.O. was with the line of skirmishers. His platoon met with very heavy machine gun fire. His officer was wounded, but Sergeant ANDERSON at great personal risk, rallied the remainder of the platoon, and forced his way into the enemy trench system. He was wounded, but persisted in going on. By his skill and gallantry, he greatly assisted his Company to advance, and saved many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2107 Corporal Samuel Leslie ANDERSON, 25th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 December 1918. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
