Early Life
Born of Scottish parents in Cape Town, South Africa, Anderson was educated in Nairobi, Kenya and Brendon College, England. He joined the King's African Rifles in 1914, and on 13 October 1916, Anderson was commissioned as a lieutenant. He fought with the regiment's 3rd Battalion in the East African campaign against German colonial forces, such as Askari soldiers. Anderson was awarded the Military Cross for his service in this campaign.
Following the war, Anderson lived the life of a gentleman farmer in Kenya, marrying Edith Tout, an Australian in February 1931. Three years later the couple moved to Australia where they purchased a grazing property near Young, New South Wales. He joined the Citizens Military Forces in March 1939 and following the outbreak of the Second World War, Anderson joined the Second Australian Imperial Force.
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