Anderson, Charles Groves Wright b. February 12, 1897 d. November 11, 1988 World War II Victoria Cross Recipient. During World War I he served with South African forces and was awarded the Military Cross. He served as a Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 2/19th Australian Infantry Battalion, 8th Australian Division in World War II. Anderson was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry at Maur River in Malaya from January 18 to 22, 1942 and was a prisoner of war for three and a half years. He was Federal Member for Hume in the House of Representatives for three terms, 1949...[Read More] (Bio by: Anthony Staunton) Norwood Park Crematorium, Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
b. February 12, 1897 d. November 11, 1988