Andrew was born 7th September 1875 at Meenlougher, Castlefin, County Donegal.. His father, Robert Graham, was a school teacher and the family came to live at Claggan, Cookstown. Andrew immigrated to Australia in 1909-10 and had been a regular soldier. Just before he enlisted he had undergone an operation in hospital for varicose veins in both legs. On 14th Nov 1915, he was wounded in action. He arrived back in Australia in September 1917 and was finally discharged from the army on 18th March 1918. Andrew died at Sydney Hospital on 7th April 1918, from a heart condition. He was 43 years old.
Rookwood Necropolis is 11 miles west of Sydney, its perimeter bounded by the suburbs of Lidcombe, Flemington, Strathfield and Chullora. It can be reached by road by following the Great Western Highway (Parramatta Road) from Sydney. After travelling nine-and three-quarters miles turn south into Marlborough Road which continues direct to the cemetery.
