Anderson, William

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Cemetery: Le Touret Memorial

Country: France

Area: Pas De Calais

Rank: Corporal

Force: Army

Official Number: 8191

Unit: 2nd Bn. Yorkshire Regiment.

Country of Service: British

Details: V C 13th March 1915. Age 29. Native of Dallas Elgin Morayshire. Panel 12. An extract from "The London Gazette" dated 21st May 1915 records the following:-"For most conspicuous bravery at Neuve-Chapelle on 12th March 1915 when he led three men with bombs against a large party of the enemy who had entered our trenches and by his prompt and determined action saved what might otherwise have become a serious situation. Cpl. Anderson first threw his own bombs then those in possession of his three men (who had been wounded) amongst the Germans after which he opened rapid rifle fire upon them with great effect notwithstanding that he was at the time quite alone".

Photograph by David Milborrow

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