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William Herbert Anderson — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals3

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1041899 of 4480

British Army#241of 876

Infantry#417of 1502

World War I#385of 928

Western Front#54of 154

German spring offensive †#1of 3

William Herbert Anderson

Lieutenant Colonel, British Army

World War IWestern FrontGerman spring offensive †

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal (United Kingdom)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson was a Scottish officer of the British Army who served during the First World War. He is remembered as a 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.

His leadership and ultimate sacrifice in the face of the enemy exemplified the highest standards of military devotion and bravery, earning him a lasting legacy in British military history.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts