Private John A. Anderson went overseas with the 186th. Battalion March 26th, 1917, and after training at Bramshott, proceeded to France September 9th, 1917, transferring to the 1st. Battalion. At Passchendaele November 10th, he received shrapnel wounds in the back and both arms, and admitted to No.3 Australian General Hospital, later being transferred to Bradford, England, and then to Basingstoke. Upon recovery he returned to Witley Camp.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily News (22-04-1919)

Height	6' 2"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	26
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Dresden, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	McVean's Flour Mills, Dresden, Ontario
Average Earnings	$10.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	March 16th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Dresden, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Basha Wilcox, Thamesville.

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