Owing to successive lines of the enemy following on closely there was the greatest danger that the flank of the whole position would be turned. His zest for life was unmatched. Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson VC (29 December 1881 – 25 March 1918) was a Scottish 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. Anderson was 36 years old and an acting lieutenant colonel in the British Army, in the 12th (S) Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry, during the First World War, and was awarded the VC for his actions on 25 March 1918 at Bois Favieres, near Maricourt, France. Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson VC (29 December 1881 – 25 March 1918) was a Scottish 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.. Anderson was born on 29 December 1881 to W. J. Anderson CBE, who resided at Strathairly, Largo, Fife. I was only 12 years old. Colonel Anderson reorganised his men after they had been driven in and brought them forward to a position of readiness for a counterattack. Anderson was born on 29 December 1881 to W. J. Anderson CBE, who resided at Strathairly, Largo, Fife. Your donation to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will help expand our mission to honor, educate and heal. I still think of Andy every day. The enemy attacked on the right of the battalion frontage and succeeded in penetrating the wood held by our men. He is with me every day and I thank God that he was my friend and comrade. USS Indianapolis Survivors 75th Anniversary. Together, we can make sure our heroes will get the reverence they deserve and the stories and sacrifices of our heroes will never be forgotten. He personally led the counter-attack and drove the enemy from the wood, capturing twelve machine guns and seventy prisoners, and restoring the original line. This Military Service Page was created/owned by MAJ Mark E Cooper to remember Anderson, Herbert Roy (Herb and Andy), SP 4. He died fighting within the enemy's lines, setting a magnificent example to all who were privileged to serve under him. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country. Learn more about featured topics of the Vietnam War and Vietnam Era. It's easy to do and your testimonials and memories help others learn about and remember Herbert Anderson. If you knew or served with this Soldier and have additional information or photos to support this Page, please leave a message for the Page Administrator(s) HERE. Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson VC (29 December 1881 – 25 March 1918) was a Scottish 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.. Anderson was born on 29 December 1881 to W. J. Anderson CBE, who resided at Strathairly, Largo, Fife. Specialist Four Herbert Roy Anderson, Served with Detachment A-411 (My Phuoc Tay), Company D, 5th Special Forces Group, United States Army Vietnam. Anderson, Herbert World War, 1939-1945--Personal Narratives United States.