Military service
Son of Dr. Robert Brodie Anderson and Margaret Ness Anderson of West Kildonan, Manitoba. Husband of Marjorie, father of Brian and Blair.
Brother of Squadron Leader William Brodie Anderson, who died during service with the Royal Canadian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman Robert N. Anderson, who also served with the Royal Canadian Air Force, and Patricia.
Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross, Canadian Forces Decoration, 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Croix de Guerre (France)
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