| Regimental number | 2900 |
| Place of birth | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Furniture manufacturer |
| Address | PO Dubbo, Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Anschan, PO Dubbo, Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Field Ambulance, C Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship members of this unit sailed on. Two ships left from Sydney: the 'Ajana' on 31 May 1915 carrying three officers and 98 men and the 'Ceramic' on 25 June 1915 carrying three officers and 129 men. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Australian General Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Surname incorrectly entered on Nominal Roll as ANSCHUA. |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 244 Corporal Gilbert Goldie ANSCHAU, 3rd Bn, killed in action, 5 May 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli W Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; disembarked Sydney, 16 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 16 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as ANSCHAN. Height unclear on Attestation Form. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANSCHAU Cecil Edwin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
