ANDERSON, John William Gordon
| Service Numbers: | 2615, Q224673 |
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| Enlisted: | 9 September 1916, Brisbane, Qld. |
| Last Rank: | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
| Last Unit: | Volunteer Defence Corps (QLD) |
| Born: | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, 23 February 1887 |
| Home Town: | Bundaberg, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Maryborough Grammar School |
| Occupation: | Book-keeper |
| Died: | 15 December 1954, aged 67 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Proserpine General Cemetery, Qld OP10 GRAVE 1057 |
| Memorials: | Barolin State School HR |
World War 1 Service
| 9 Sep 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2615, 47th Infantry Battalion, Brisbane, Qld. | |
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| 27 Oct 1916: | Involvement Private, 2615, 47th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '19' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Marathon embarkation_ship_number: A74 public_note: '' | |
| 27 Oct 1916: | Embarked Private, 2615, 47th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Marathon, Brisbane |
World War 2 Service
| 17 Apr 1942: | Involvement Warrant Officer Class 2, Q224673, Page missing from Enlistment Register | |
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| 17 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, Q224673, Volunteer Defence Corps (QLD), Proserpine, Qld. | |
| 21 Oct 1945: | Discharged |
OBITUARY
JOHN WILLIAM GORDON ANDERSON 2615/Q224673
Born 23rd February, 1887 in Bundaberg to
9.9.1916 Enlisted in Brisbane. On 26.5.1918 he was wounded in action (Artillery shell containing poisonous gas) near Morlancourt, France. During the 1918 German Spring Offensive. On 26.8.1918 he was wounded in Action (2nd time by artillery shell containing poisonous gas). During action against the Hindenburg Line at the start of the Allied 100 day Offensive. On19.3.1919 John was discharged from the 1st AIF in Brisbane. On 17.4.1942 he enlisted in Proserpine as Warrant Officer class 2, B company, 22nd Battalion Volunteer Defence Corp & discharged on21.10.1945
OBITUARY Proserpine Guardian 24.12.1954.
OP10 GRAVE 1057
“The death occurred on Wednesday, 15th December, 1954 at the age 67 years. Born in Bundaberg on 23.2.1887 of Scottish parents, education at the Maryborough Grammar School. After school teaching for two years he worked at the Millaquin Sugar Mill. Because of health reasons Mr. Anderson came north and worked for the Haughton Sugar Co. for some time. In 1922 he married Miss Christina Florence Brooks, of Giru and they came to reside in Proserpine two years later. Mr Anderson securing a position on the staff of the Proserpine Sugar Mill. In 1930 he took over as time-keeper-store keeper at the mill, a position he held until 1953, when he resigned owing to ill health. His wife predeceased him about 13 years ago.”
Submitted 1 January 2025 by Lyn Burke
Biography contributed by Lyn Burke
Born 23rd February, 1887 in Bundaberg to Andrew ANDERSON and Christina nee GORDON
9.9.1916 Enlisted in Brisbane. On 26.5.1918 he was wounded in action (Artillery shell containing poisonous gas) near Morlancourt, France. During the 1918 German Spring Offensive. On 26.8.1918 he was wounded in Action (2nd time by artillery shell containing poisonous gas). During action against the Hindenburg Line at the start of the Allied 100 day Offensive. On19.3.1919 John was discharged from the 1st AIF in Brisbane. On 17.4.1942 he enlisted in Proserpine as Warrant Officer class 2, B company, 22nd Battalion Volunteer Defence Corp & discharged on21.10.1945
OBITUARY Proserpine Guardian 24.12.1954.
“The death occurred on Wednesday, 15th December, 1954 at the age 67 years. Born in Bundaberg on 23.2.1887 of Scottish parents, education at the Maryborough Grammar School. After school teaching for two years he worked at the Millaquin Sugar Mill. Because of health reasons Mr. Anderson came north and worked for the Haughton Sugar Co. for some time. In 1922 he married Miss Christina Florence Brooks, of Giru and they came to reside in Proserpine two years later. Mr Anderson securing a position on the staff of the Proserpine Sugar Mill. In 1930 he took over as time-keeper-store keeper at the mill, a position he held until 1953, when he resigned owing to ill health. His wife predeceased him about 13 years ago.”
Mr. Anderson was well and popularly known in cricket and tennis circles in the early days—sports at which he excelled. He was a member of the Proserpine sub-branch of the RSSAILA. He is survived by a daughter Rae (Mrs. J. Williams) and son, Gordon, of Pleystowe Sugar Mill (Mackay), and three grandsons. The funeral moved from St. James' Presbyterian Church next day. The casket was draped with the Union Jack, and at the enrance to the cemetery exservicemen marched in front of the cortege. Rev. Jorden-Ayling conducted he services including that of the RSSAILA burial service. Ex-servicemen circled the grave and dropped a poppy leaf on the coffin. Master John McBride sounded the Last Post.
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