ANDERSON, William John
| Service Number: | 71 |
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| Enlisted: | 20 August 1914, Brisbane, Qld. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 3rd Field Ambulance |
| Born: | West End, Brisbane, Qld., 1 July 1895 |
| Home Town: | Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Coorparoo State School |
| Occupation: | Clerk / Commercial Traveller |
| Died: | Coronary Thrombosis, At Home, 97 Long Street, Graceville, Qld., 8 November 1962, aged 67 years |
| Cemetery: |
Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens & Crematorium, Queensland Columbarium Wall 12, Section 13 |
| Memorials: | Coorparoo Roll of Honor, Coorparoo State School Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 20 Aug 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 71, 3rd Field Ambulance, Brisbane, Qld. | |
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| 25 Sep 1914: | Involvement Private, 71, 3rd Field Ambulance, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '22' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Rangatira embarkation_ship_number: A22 public_note: '' | |
| 25 Sep 1914: | Embarked Private, 71, 3rd Field Ambulance, HMAT Rangatira, Brisbane |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William Henry ANDERSON and Kathleen nee HAYES, St Helena, Brisbane, Qld.
Military Medal
'At BROODSEINDE RIDGE East of YPRES this stretcher Bearer was assisting in clearing wounded under the most difficult and trying conditions from 4th to 9th October, 1917. Owing to the severe weather the mud was in places over the knees of the bearers and the route was shelled severely during the greater part of the time. On 9th October he took a squad from the R.A.P. under heavy shell, rifle and machine gun fire for 600 yards to find a Regtl. Stretcher Bearer who had been previously sniped, and dressed and brought him safely to cover. He set a most inspiring example of cheerfulness and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918
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