| Regimental number | 25/708 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Next of kin | Father, A Anderson, Norfolk Island |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations he behaved in a most gallant manner in attacking and putting out of action an enemy machine-gun crew, thereby saving many casualties.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed fine leadership and initiative in commanding his platoon under heavy shell-fire during and after an attack. Although his trenches were constantly blown in, he kept control of his men, and by his courage and example set a very high standard to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 1 July 1916. Discharged (medically unfit on account of wounds), 28 March 1918. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 2 |