William Anderson (VC)

This article is about the Victoria Cross recipient. For other uses, see William Anderson.

William Anderson
William Anderson
Born28 December 1882
Dallas, Moray, Scotland
Died13 March 1915 (aged 32)
Neuve-Chapelle, France
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Service years1905–1912
1914–1915
RankCorporal
UnitGreen Howards
ConflictsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria Cross

William Anderson VC (28 December 1882 – 13 March 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was posthumously awarded the VC during the First World War for his actions during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915.

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