Basic Details Surname Anderson Forenames Eric Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Notes He died giving assistance to a 4th wounded comrade, having saved 3. He is also commemorated on IWM 28871. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorkshire Regt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Tunisia Country of burial Tunisia Town of burial Sfax Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1943 Month of death April Day of death 6 Age at death 27 Manner of death reference Killed in Action