Andy Anderson (United States Army officer)
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Roland "Andy" Anderson | |
|---|---|
| 7th Mayor of Naples, Florida | |
| In office 1978–1982 | |
| Preceded by | ? |
| Succeeded by | ? |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1913 |
| Died | December 9, 2010 (aged 97) |
| Spouse |
Gene Cox Anderson
(m. 1944; died 1999) |
8th Cavalry Regiment (Airborne) 13th Corps Support Command (COSCOM) | |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Roland "Andy" Bennett Anderson OBE (October 23, 1913 – December 9, 2010) was an American retired major general, who served as the 7th mayor of Naples, Florida, from 1978 until 1982.[1]
Biography
Military career
Anderson was born on October 23, 1913. He initially attended the
He served during
Anderson was promoted to Assistant Chief of Staff G-4 for the U.S. Army Logistics Command based in Europe. He oversaw the acquisition and maintenance of all weapons used by the United States Army in Europe at the time.[1] He was further promoted to Director of Army Procuremen upon his return to the United States, a position he held until his retirement from the U.S. Army as a Major General.[1]
He was the recipient of several honors during his career, including the
Political career
Anderson moved to
Andy Anderson died on December 9, 2010, at the age of 97.[1] He was survived by his girlfriend, Lee Craft; three children - Audrey Joan Anderson, Roland Bruce Anderson and Gene Cristina Anderson; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.[1] His wife, Gene Cox Anderson, died in 1999.[1] The couple had been married for fifty-five years.[1]