William Andrew Ross

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 September, 1894

Died: 27 August, 1915

Biographical Summary:

A commercial traveler who enlisted in the AIF on 28 February 1915. He embarked for Egypt with the 18th Battalion on 25 June 1915.

The 18th landed at Gallipoli on 20 August 1915 then moved with it into the front line at Russell Top on 26 August. He was killed in action during an attack on Hill 60 on 27 August 1915.

Living at Mosman at the time of his enlistment (see Death Notice, SMH, 9 October 1915, p16 in Sources below). [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• William Andrew Ross

Service Number: 979

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 1 September, 1894 in Hotham

Death Records:

• 27 August, 1915 in Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey

Address:

• Mosman NSW Australia

Organisations:

• Member of - 18th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• ROSS William Andrew Service Number 979 Place of Birth Melbourne VIC Place of Enlistment Liverpool NSW Next of Kin Father ROSS William (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll William Andrew Ross (Webpage)
• ROLL OF HONOUR Death Notice (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour William Andrew Ross (Webpage)
• Commonwealth War Graves Private William Andrew Ross (Webpage)

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