In Memory Of
ANDERSON, GEORGE LENNOX
Service Details
Age:
24
Date of Birth:
1892-06-21
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
12th Regt.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1916-08-11
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
II. D. 6.
Cemetery:
DODOMA CEMETERY
Country:
Tanzania
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
MC LG Sup 14 November 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He skilfully handled his men so as to bring the enemy under enfilade fire. He successfully repulsed the enemy's attack, although under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire." MID LG Sup 8 February 1917 pg. 1356
Son of Benjamin Anderson, of Ticehurst, P.O. Kariega, District Uitenhage
