World War II Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Bradford, England, he served as a Private in the 5th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, British Army. During a withdraw in actions at Wadi Akarit, Tunisia, on April 6, 1943, the East Yorkshire Regiment temporarily behind the crest of a hill. Private Anderson serving as a stretcher-bearer, went forward alone through heavy fire to rescue the wounded. Three times he brought in wounded comrades and was rendering first aid to a fourth when he was mortally wounded. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on July 29, 1943.
World War II Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Bradford, England, he served as a Private in the 5th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, British Army. During a withdraw in actions at Wadi Akarit, Tunisia, on April 6, 1943, the East Yorkshire Regiment temporarily behind the crest of a hill. Private Anderson serving as a stretcher-bearer, went forward alone through heavy fire to rescue the wounded. Three times he brought in wounded comrades and was rendering first aid to a fourth when he was mortally wounded. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on July 29, 1943.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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