Soldier Summary
Soldier Summary
Andersen, Olaf Christian
Alternate Names
Last name
First name
Last name
Anderson
First name
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Military History
Rank
Private
Unit
Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).
Serial Number
55324 (AIF); 133025 (British Army)
Medals Awarded
- Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.)
Notes
Occupation: farmhand. Served in AIF 6th Battalion and the Royal Fusiliers 45th Battalion. Won DCM in Russia
Events
Event
Date
Place
Details
Event
Residence
Date
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Place
Copenhagen, Denmark
Details
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Event
Enlisted
Date
10/18/1917
Place
Melbourne (Australia)
Details
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Event
Birth
Date
1888 (?)
Place
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Details
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Sources
- Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19
- Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19
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