Anderson, Kenneth Henry (2nd Lieutenant, b.1895 - d.1915)

Collection relating to the First World War service of 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth Henry Anderson, 15 Battalion, Gallipoli, 1915. Collection consists of letters from Anderson to his mother from training camps in Tasmania, from on board SS Runic, and from Egypt prior to embarkation for Gallipoli. Collection also includes letters from Anderson to his friend R W G Thomas, Queenstown, TAS; plus condolence letters to Anderson's mother following her son's death. Original letters and photostat copies. Copies made by Memorial in 1928. Location of these originals unknown.

Letters from Anderson to his friend Thomas show a developing friendship over the course of the correspondence. Anderson writes with warmth and respect for Thomas, and there is an inkling that Anderson would like to follow in the footsteps of Thomas to become an Anglican minister. There is mention of Anderson's brother Donald, (who also served), of other relatives and friends, and of a younger brother being educated in Tasmania. There are also references to other ex-students of Hutchin's School on active service.

Biographical note: Lieutenant Kenneth Henry Anderson, 15 Battalion, who on 9 May 1915 was killed in action at Anzac. Other details concerning him are: mining engineer; of Hobart and Zeehan, Tasmania; born Hobart. 15 January 1895; enlisted in the AIF on 23 January 1915 and appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the 15 Battalion, leaving Australia on 13 February 1915 with the 3rd reinforcements.

Kenneth Henry Anderson was the brother of 1040 Private Donald James Carey Anderson - see 2DRL/0165.