Anderson, Alexander Leslie

Date of birth:: February 4th, 1924 (Toronto/Ontario, Canada)
Date of death:: February 27th, 1945 (Keppeln/North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Buried on:: Canadian War Cemetery Groesbeek
Plot: IX. Row: B. Grave: 11.
Service number:: B/142873
Nationality:: Canadian

Biography

Gunner
Royal Canadian Artillery
14 Field Regt.

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Military Medal (MM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Gunner
Unit:: 14th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, 3rd Canadian Division, Canadian Army

For “great gallantry, coolness, and disregard for his own safety” as he ensured his guns received the orders they needed to accurately and effectively support the infantry attack on Mont Lambert near Boulogne on 17 September. A report on his commendation stated that during the heavy shelling, gunner Anderson understood the importance of restoring radio communication for a battlefield observation post. He returned to the (troop) carrier and listened to the wireless set which was passing on firing orders. Anderson received these orders and relayed them to the guns on his set to be filled out. This gave supporting fire and enabled the allied advance. Anderson’s presence of mind and bravery while under enemy fire was exemplary and directly contributed to the important success of this attack.