Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: December 27, 1993
- Invested on: September 30, 1994
Rank: Captain
On 25 August 1992, serving in the United Nations Protection Force in Sarajevo as a Liaison Officer with the Serbian Army Corps Headquarters, Captain Anderson organized treatment of the wounded under artillery fire at Lukavica. On 24 September 1992, he volunteered to supervise a body exchange at Azici between Muslim and Serbian forces, with the assistance of Egyptian peacekeepers. Enroute, his armoured personnel carrier struck an anti-tank mine, wounding him in the explosion. During the ensuing exchange of fire between local forces, his presence of mind restored the composure of the Egyptian peacekeepers, and he led the party to safety. Captain Anderson's sound judgement, professionalism, diplomatic skills and leadership personify the highest standards of the Canadian Forces peacekeepers.
