In 1943, during the
Second World War, Anderson was an acting
major in the 8th Battalion,
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), in
Tunisia. He had been promoted from "
lieutenant (temporary
captain)" in which rank he was awarded the
Distinguished Service Order "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa", but that award had not yet been published when the action took place for which he was awarded the VC, on 23 April 1943 at the
Battle of Longstop Hill. The citation reads: He was
killed in action at
Termoli, Italy on 5 October 1943. He was buried at the
Sangro River War Cemetery in Abruzzo, Italy. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum, Stirling Castle, Scotland. ==References==