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John Anderson (British Army officer)

General Sir John D'Arcy Anderson, was a British Army officer who reached high office in the 1960s.

Early life
John D'Arcy Anderson was born on 23 September 1908 in Downpatrick, Ireland, the only son of Reginald D'Arcy Anderson. He was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford. ==Military career==
Military career
Anderson was commissioned into the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards in 1929. He served in the Second World War in France, the Middle East and Italy. Anderson was also the first Colonel Commandant of Ulster Defence Regiment from 1969 to 1979. A purpose-built operations centre for the UDR was built at Ballykinler army base and named in honour of the general who was known as "The father of the UDR". From 1962 to 1967 Anderson was Colonel of the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. ==Public service==
Public service
Anderson was appointed High Sheriff of County Down for 1974. ==Family life==
Family life
Anderson married Elizabeth Antoinette Merrifield Walker. They had no children. ==References==
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