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Walter Samuel ANDERSON

Regimental number1702
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationPresser
AddressHazelhurst, Westgarth Street, Fairfield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 6.75"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinAunt, Kate Thorn, Vic Street, Footscray, Victoria
Enlistment date4 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll31 December 1914
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 14 April 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1629
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Discharge date6 July 1919
Other details

War Service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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