Gerald Frank Anderson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gerald Frank Anderson

South African World War I flying ace

Date of Birth: 23-Feb-1898

Place of Birth: Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Date of Death: 23-Aug-1983

Profession: military personnel, diplomat, chess composer, chess player

Nationality: United Kingdom, South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Lieutenant Gerald Frank Anderson OBE, DFC was a South African born flying ace.
During World War I, he was accredited with eight aerial victories. In later life, he went into business, then served in Her Majesty's Foreign Service.
He was also famed as a creator of chess puzzles.