Donald James Anderson
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 8 Feb 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Belmont, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Jun 1982 |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 8 months |
| Description | 5'7" (1.70m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; hazel eyes ; dark hair |
| Address | 2 Verall way, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | , Mrs Lucy Swanison Anderson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W7722 & WX36585 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Oct 1941 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | "M" Heavy Battery |
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| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Aug 1943 |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 8 Aug 1944 |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Was a full time CMF member from 8 Oct 1941 until 16 Jul 1943 before joining the 2nd AIF from 17 Jul 1943 until his discharge on 17 May 1945. Initial posting after training was to No 4 Light Battery, Fremantle. On 29 Jan 1942 he was charged with having been AWOL from 10:00pm until a minute to midnight on 28 Jan. Fined 5/- by the CO of Fortress Coy. On 12 Mar 1942 he was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital before being released to the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot.
On 16 Jan 1943 Donald was transferred from the Fortress Engineers WA to the 4th Australian Fortress Company. On 22 Jan 1943 he was promoted Corporal and the next day transferred to the 5th Australian Fortress Company. On 1 May 1843 he was a member of 'M' Battery of the Brisbane Fixed Heavy Artillery. Transferred to the 2nd AIF on 17 Jul 1943, on 18 Aug 1943 he boarded the SS J Serra in Brisbane for Buna where he disembarked on 29 Aug 1943.
Discharged 15 May 1945
Post War
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