12023 General Sir Kenneth Arthur Noel ANDERSON, KCB, MC, MiD, Seaforth Highlanders

Personal Number: 12023
Rank: General
Name: Sir Kenneth Arthur Noel ANDERS, KCB, MC, MiD
Unit: Seaforth Highlanders


London Gazette : 19 September 1911
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28532/page/6882/data.pdf
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military College to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 20th September, 1911:—
Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's)
Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson.

London Gazette : 20 February 1914
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Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's), Second Lieutenant Kenneth A. N. Anderson to be Lieutenant. Dated 29th November, 1913.

London Gazette : 14 January 1916
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29439/page/631/data.pdf
Seajorth Highlanders (Boss-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's).
The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains:—
Dated 1st October, 1915.
Kenneth A. N. Anderson.

London Gazette : 22 September 1916
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29760/supplement/9270/data.pdf
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field: —
Capt. Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson, Sea. Highrs.
For conspicuous gallantry. Captain Anderson was severely wounded in front of an enemy first line trench. He endeavoured to struggle on, but progress was impossible as one of his legs was broken. Nevertheless, although exposed to heavy fire, he continued to direct and encourage the men.

London Gazette : 2 December 1918
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Sea. Highrs.—
Capt. K. A. N. Anderson, M.C., to be actg. Maj. whilst serving as Maj. on Hd.-Qrs. of a Bn. 12th May 1918.

London Gazette : 24 July 1919
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Sea. Highrs.—
Capt. K. A. N. Anderson, M.C., relinquishes the actg. rank of Maj. 1st July 1919.

London Gazette : 7 August 1923
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32851/page/5429/data.pdf
Seaforth —Capt. K A. N Anderson, M.C , to be Maj. 14th July 1923.

London Gazette : 26 February 1924
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/32912/page/1724/data.pdf
TERRITORIAL ARMY.
The Scottish H.—Maj. K. A. N. Anderson, M.O., Seaforth, vacates the appt. of Adjt. 11th Feb. 1924.

London Gazette : 1 February 1929
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33462/page/773/data.pdf
TERRITORIAL ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made:—
Maj. K. A. N. Anderson, M.C., Seaforth, to be G.S.O., 2nd Grade, 50th (Northumbrian) Div. 22nd Jan. 1929.

London Gazette : 1 June 1934
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34055/page/3484/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned Lt.-Cols. to be Cols. : —
K. A. N. Anderson, M.C., h.p. list, late Seaforth, 2nd June 1934, with seniority 1st Jan. 1934.

London Gazette : 24 August 1934
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34081/page/5400/data.pdf
TERRITORIAL ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Col. K. A. N. Anderson, M.C., h.p.,to be Comdr. 152nd (Seaforth & Cameron) Inf. Bde. 15th Aug. 1934

London Gazette : 5 June 1936
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34291/page/3594/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. have been made in India:—
G.S.0.1—Col. K. A. N. Anderson, M.C., Brit. Serv., 21st Mar. 1936.

London Gazette : 28 January 1938
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34477/page/585/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made: —
Col. K. A. N. Anderson, M.C., h.p., to be Comdr., 11th Inf. Bde., and granted the temp, rank of Brig, whilst so empld. 14th Jan. 1938.

London Gazette : 15 July 1949
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38665/supplement/3449/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
Lt.-Gen. Sir Kenneth A. N. ANDERSON, K.C.B., M.C. (12023), late Inf. to be Gen., 27th June 1949.

London Gazette : 4 January 1952.
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The KING has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Appointments to, the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem:—
As Knights.
H/E. General Sir Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson, K.C.B., M.C.

London Gazette : 6 June 1952
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39564/supplement/3109/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
Gen. Sir Kenneth A. N. ANDERSON, K.C.B., M.C. (12023), late Inf., retires on ret. pay, 6th June 1952.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
Gen. Sir Kenneth A. N. ANDERSON, K.C.B., M.C. (12023), late Inf., relinquishes his appointment as Commander-in-Chief, Gibraltar, 9th May 1952, reverting to remuneration from Army Funds.

London Gazette : 18 June 1940
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34875/supplement/3685/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made: —
K. A. N. Anderson, M.C. 13th June 1940.

London Gazette : 2 July 1940
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34886/supplement/4003/data.pdf
The undermentioned Cols. (actg. Maj.-Gens.) to be Maj.-Gens.:—
K. A. N. Anderson, M.C., i7th June 1940, with seniority 26th July 1938.

London Gazette : 11 July 1940
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The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, for distinguished services in the field:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order:
Major-General Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson, M.C. (late The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross- shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's)).

London Gazette : 26 July 1940
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34904/supplement/4579/data.pdf
The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice in recognition of distinguished services rendered in connection with operations in the field. (First list, to March 1940, sub- joined. Second list, March-June 1940, to be published later):—
COMMANDS AND STAFF
Anderson, Maj.-Gen. K. A. N., C.B., M.C. Archer, Col. T. C. R.

London Gazette : 23 May 1941
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35170/supplement/2937/data.pdf
COMMANDS AND STAFF.
The undermentioned appts. are made: —
Maj.-Gen. K. A. N. Anderson, C.B., M.C. (12023), from a Comdr. to be spec, empld. and is granted the actg. rank of Lt.-Gen. 19th May 1941.

London Gazette : 22 May 1942
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REGULAR ARMY.
Maj.-Gen. (actg. Lt.-Gen.) K. A. N. Anderson, C.B., M.C. (12023), to be temp. Lt.-Gen. 19th May 1942.

London Gazette : 20 July 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36098/supplement/3267/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY.
The undermentioned to be Lt.-Gens.:—
22nd Jan. 1943: —
Maj.-Gen. (temp. Lt.-Gen.) K. A. N. Anderson, C.B., M.C. (12023).

London Gazette : 5 August 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36120/supplement/3521/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Tunisia:—
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:—
Lieutenant-General (temporary) Kenneth Arthur Noel A nderson, C.B., M.C. (12023), late Th« Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duk« of Albany's).

London Gazette : 10 August 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36125/supplement/3579/data.pdf
The KING has been pleased to grant unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decorations which have been conferred on the undermentioned officers in recognition of distinguished services in the cause of the Allies: —
DECORATIONS CONFERRED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Legion of Merit: — Chief Commanders: —
Maj.-Gen. (temp. Lt.-Gen.) K. A. N. Anderson, K.C.B., M.C. (12023), late The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's).

London Gazette : 25 December 1956
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40955/supplement/7293/data.pdf
REGULAR ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
Gen. Sir Kenneth A. N. ANDERSON, K.C.B., M.C. (12023), late Inf., having attained the age limit of liability for recall, ceases to belong to the Res. of Offrs., 25th Dec. 1956.

 

London Gazette : 26 July 1940
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34904/supplement/4579/data.pdf

 

Recommendation for Award for Anderson, Kenneth Rank: Lieutenant General ... | The National Archives
Reference: WO 373/146/194
Name Anderson, Kenneth
Rank: Lieutenant General
Service No: 13681
Regiment: General Staff
Theatre of Combat or Operation: North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia)
Award: Commander of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 05 August 1943

 

See also:

• Kenneth Anderson (British Army officer) - Wikipedia
• Officers of the British Army 1939-1945 -- A
  
• Biography of General Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson (1891 – 1959), Great Britain
  
• General Anderson - 1943
  
• Captain Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson
  
• Sir Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson - National Portrait Gallery

 

Always been puzzled by his clear disappearance after North Africa, and previous replies included his lack of social skills - with General Omar Bradley and who swiftly fell from grace due to criticism by Alexander and Montgomery.

 

Anderson fell from grace because Montgomery had no regard for him. This went back at least to Dunkirk. See "The Plain Cook and The Great Showman" by Gregory Blaxland, a very good account as you would expect. Walter Bedell Smith once said "Ahh, Ken Anderson. Knew four languages but spoke sense in none of them". A rather dour Scot.