Anderson, William Herbert b. December 29, 1881 d. March 25, 1918 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in , he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the 12th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, British Army. On March 25, 1918, when the enemy attacked on the right of the battalion frontage and succeeded in penetrating the woods held by his men, Lieutenant Colonel made his way across the open in full view of the enemy. Reaching the men, he succeeded in gathering the remainder of the two right companies. He personally led the counter attack, drove the enemy...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France Plot: II.G.36.
b. December 29, 1881 d. March 25, 1918