In Memory Of

ANDERSON, BASIL ARTHUR

Service Details
Age:
 22
Date of Birth:
 1896-03-10
Rank:
 Captain
Unit:
 5th Bn.
Regiment:
 Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Former Regiment:
 formerly Lance Corporal (#2077 & 700340) with the 23rd Battalion, London Regiment
Date of Death:
 1918-03-21
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 III. F. 14.
Cemetery:
 GRAND-SERAUCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Aisne
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 14 November 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. When digging a communication trench the enemy opened fire with a machine-gun on the troops in front and on his own party. He at once attacked with bombers and riflemen, and captured the gun."
Son of Hugh and Ellen (Nellie) Wiles Anderson. Husband of Molly Anderson, of 143, High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Born Newcastle, Natal, South Africa. Educated Newcastle High School. His brother Augustus Eric Hugh Anderson also died in service. Commemorated on Newcastle WWI Memorial in lychgate at Newcastle Old Cemetery, KZN