Son of Henry Anderson and Helen D. Barnby, of Durban, Natal, South Africa. A well-known Natal rugby player. His brother in law Dallas Dymock Brett also died in service. Commemoration stone in Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery.
LG Sup 26 February 1941 pg. 5596 - "For gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"