Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Major John Thompson McKellar Anderson VC DSO (12 January 1918 – 5 October 1943) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.Anderson was 25 years old, and an acting major in the 8th Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.On 23 April 1943 at the Battle of Longstop Hill, Tunisia, Major Anderson assumed command of the battalion when his commanding officer was killed and although he himself was wounded in the leg he went on and eventually occupied the objective. . }
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- John_Thompson_McKellar_Anderson comment "Major John Thompson McKellar Anderson VC DSO (12 January 1918 – 5 October 1943) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.Anderson was 25 years old, and an acting major in the 8th Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.On 23 April 1943 at the Battle of Longstop Hill, Tunisia, Major Anderson assumed command of the battalion when his commanding officer was killed and although he himself was wounded in the leg he went on and eventually occupied the objective. ".