In Memory Of
ANDERSON, BASIL ARTHUR
Service Details
Age:
22
Date of Birth:
1896-03-10
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
5th Bn.
Regiment:
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Date of Death:
1918-03-21
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
III. F. 14.
Cemetery:
GRAND-SERAUCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Localitly:
Aisne
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG Sup 14 November 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. When digging a communication trench the enemy opened fire with a machine-gun on the troops in front and on his own party. He at once attacked with bombers and riflemen, and captured the gun."
Son of Hugh and Nellie Wiles Anderson. Husband of Molly Anderson, of 143, High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Born Newcastle, Natal, South Africa.
