| Service number | 2683 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1900-10-24 |
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Balmain |
| Death Date | 1917-02-22 |
| Death Place | United Kingdom |
| Also known as | Albert James Anderson, Hegarty, James, James Hegarty |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 48th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Albert James Anderson
Description
Private Albert James Anderson (2683, 48th Battalion) was born in Balmain, NSW, but was working as a labourer in Western Australia when he enlisted as a bugler in December 1915 aged 15 years 2 months. At the request of his mother, Albert was discharged in March 1916 due to his age. However Albert enlisted again in May 1916 using the alias James Hegarty and claiming to be 19 years 2 months. Albert died of bronchitis on 22 February 1917 at the Sutton Veny Military Hospital at the true age of 16 years 4 months. Albert is buried in the Sutton Veny (St John) Churchyard, Sutton Veny, United Kingdom.
Rolls
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 48th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 48th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 48th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 24 October 1900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 20 May 1916 | |
| Date of death | 22 February 1917 | |
| Date of fate | 22 February 1917 |