Anderson, Peter Murray (Flight Lieutenant)

Born in Manitoba, 1922; educated at University of Manitoba; home in Union Point, Manitoba; enlisted in Winnipeg, 1941. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated id August 1941), No.18 EFTS (graduated 10 October 1941) and No.15 SFTS (graduated 2 January 1942). Commissioned 1942. 207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Flight Lieutenant Anderson maintained control of Lancaster III aircraft NE 472 long enough for his crew to bail out; he went down with the aircraft. Distinguished Flying Cross - No.97 Squadron - Award effective 11 March 1943 as per London Gazette dated 26 March 1943 and AFRO 757/43 dated 30 April 1943. Award presented 13 July 1948. The citation reads - "This officer has completed numerous sorties including several attacks on targets in Italy. He has always displayed great courage and skill. One night in February 1943 he completed a successful attack on Lorient in difficult circumstances. Three nights later he flew with distinction in an attack on the same target." - Mention in Despatches - Overseas - Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. No citation in AFRO. Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.