Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

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.”