World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Dallas, Scotland, he served as a Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, British Expeditionary Force. In actions at Neuve-Chapelle, France, on March 12, 1915, Corporal Anderson led three men with bombs against a large party of German enemy who had entered their trenches. He first threw his own bombs, then those in possession of his three men who had been wounded. He then opened rapid rifle fire upon them with great effect and was quite alone when he himself was mortally wounded. He died the next day from his wounds. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on May 21, 1915.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Dallas, Scotland, he served as a Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, British Expeditionary Force. In actions at Neuve-Chapelle, France, on March 12, 1915, Corporal Anderson led three men with bombs against a large party of German enemy who had entered their trenches. He first threw his own bombs, then those in possession of his three men who had been wounded. He then opened rapid rifle fire upon them with great effect and was quite alone when he himself was mortally wounded. He died the next day from his wounds. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on May 21, 1915.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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