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ANDERSON, Stanley
| Service Number: | 3229 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 50th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Moonta, SA, 19 September 1893 |
| Home Town: | Moonta, Copper Coast, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Adelaide, SA, 19 August 1960, aged 66 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
West Terrace Cemetery (AIF Section) Kendrew Oval 17A 47 |
| Memorials: | Moonta Corporation of The Town of Moonta Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 27 Oct 1915: | Involvement Private, 3229, 10th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '10' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Benalla embarkation_ship_number: A24 public_note: '' | |
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| 27 Oct 1915: | Embarked Private, 3229, 10th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Benalla, Adelaide | |
| 11 Nov 1918: | Involvement Sergeant, 3229, 50th Infantry Battalion | |
| Date unknown: | Honoured Military Medal |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Sharyn Roberts
Son of Peter ANDERSON and Catherine nee SYMONS
Biography contributed by Adelaide Botanic High School
Stanley Anderson was born on the 19th of September 1893, in Moonta, Copper Coast South Australia. His mother’s name was Katherine Anderson, and his sister's name was Malvena Temby. Before enlisting for war, his previous occupation was a labourer. Anderson enlisted in war at the age of 21 years and 10 months. He was characterised to have hazel eyes, and dark hair, with slightly tanned skin. On his attestation papers, he was stated to be a methodist during his life. When enlisting, his height was 5ft and ¾ inches, and his weight was 153 pounds, with a chest measurement of 33.35 inches. Stanley Anderson stated his oath on his enlistment paper on the 26th of July 1915.
Anderson's register number was 3229 and was assigned to the unit of the 50th Battalion to serve during his time in the military. His training was with the company’s 3rd depot battalion; it lasted from 26/7/1915 - 15/8/1915 before he could embark on war. He was deployed to the 50th battalion and was later appointed as a Lance Corporal in France on 14/08/1916. Anderson was then appointed Corporal on 12/09/1916.
He was admitted to hospital with lumbago when he was in field on the 26/11/1916. Lumbago, also known as low back pain, was a common disorder involving the muscles, nerves, and bones of the back. He was also diagnosed with Pyrexia Unknown Origin (fever). He was transferred to 3rd Australian General Hospital in Brighton England where he was admitted with influenza on 22nd December 1916. After he recovered he was temporarily attached to headquarters and the No 3 Command Depot to further convalesce. He was promoted to Temporary Corporal 23rd March 1917 and was taken on strength back with the 50th Infantry Battalion 25th April 1917 and proceeded overseas to France in September 1917. He was promoted to Sergeant on the 10/9/1917.
On 20/11/1917 he was awarded a a military medal for bravery in the field near Broodsiende on night of 14/15 October. He carried out a daring patrol at great risk to his safety and located enemy posts gaining valuanbe information. During heavy shelling he did much to keep up the morale of his whole company.
Sergeant Anderson became sick and went to hospital on 23/07/1918 in France. He re-joined his unit of the 50th battalion again 1 day after being discharged from the hospital on 26/07/1918.
He was taken on strength to the Australian employment company from the 50th battalion in France. He was granted leave in August and returned to the UK. He rejoined his unit 17th September 1918. He was admitted to the hospital for being sick on the 18/10/18 and was transferred back to England in late October where he was diagnosed with Adul-kactillium, an accidental injury and his actual condition was not stated. He was admitted on 31/10/1918 to Bath War Hospital. He was discharged on 28/11/18 after recovering.
Anderson returned to Australia 24th December 1918 and was discharged from the AIF 7th April 1919. His total service was 3 years and 256 days, and his total service abroad was 3 years and 103 days.
Anderson died 19th August 1960 in Adelaide and is buried at the West Terrace Cemetery.
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