Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Major H. C. Anderson, 203 Native Military Corps, Union Defence Force

1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Africa Service Medal, all officially named ‘75404 H. C. Anderson’, mounted for wear, generally very fine or better (5) £60-£80

M.I.D. London Gazette 24 June 1943 (Middle East).

Hylton Charles Anderson was born in December 1905, and served as a Private with the Rand Light Infantry between 1924-25. He was employed in 1st Grade capacity at Head Office, Department of Native Affairs prior to re-engaging in the ranks for service with the 1st Battalion, Pretoria Highlanders in May 1940, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, Native Military Guards in July of the same year. Anderson advanced to Temporary Captain in July 1941, and to Temporary Major in April 1943. He was appointed Officer Commanding of the Motor Transport Company of 203 Native Military Corps in April 1943.

Anderson was subsequently appointed Chief Inspector, Specialist Training Branch, NEAS Depot in September 1945. He was urgently required to return to the Native Affairs Department by the Secretary of Native Affairs the following month.