Gerald Frank Anderson Military person

Lieutenant Gerald Frank Anderson OBE, DFC was a South African born flying ace. During World War I, he was accredited with eight aerial victories.In later life, he went into business, then served in Her Majesty's Foreign Service. He was also famed as a creator of chess puzzles.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 24, 1898
Birth place
Natal Province , South Africa , Newcastle KwaZulu-Natal
Date of deathAugust 23, 1984
Place of death
Hove

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Military person

allegianceEngland
award
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
Order of the British Empire
military unit
No. 88 Squadron RAF

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External resources

  1. http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/safrica/anderson2.php