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Pte Tony Anderson in Gambia, 1979, age 19
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Pte Tony Anderson in Gambia, 1979, age 19
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Pte Tony Anderson, passing out parade, Bassingbourn, 1976
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Pte Tony Anderson, Berlin, 1980
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Pte Tony Anderson on his wedding day
Surname
Anderson
Forenames
Tony
Post-nominals
Date of birth
09/03/1960
Place of birth
Grimsby
Home town
Grimsby
Final rank
Private
Army number
24400761
Date enlisted
Background info
Tony attended Whitgift Comprehensive in Grimsby. His interests were concerts, socialising and his family.
Army career
Tony followed his brother into the Army. He joined 2 R ANGLIAN and soon proved himself to be a good marksman. Tony served in Germany, Belize, the Gambia and Northern Ireland.
Date of death
24/05/1982
Circumstances
Tony died in a vehicle accident while on duty in Northern Ireland.
Resting place
Cleethorpes Cemetery