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]
Roland "Andy" Anderson | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, c. 1978 | |
| 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) |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy at West Point |
| Profession | Military officer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1971 |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Commands | Co B, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Airborne) 13th Corps Support Command (COSCOM) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Biography
editMilitary career
editAnderson was born on October 23, 1913. He initially attended the University of Oklahoma.[1] However, he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1938.[1]
He served during World War II as an ordnance staff officer for the U.S. anti-aircraft command in the Pacific theater.[1] Anderson later joined the Pentagon's Chief of Ordnance office following the end of World War II.[1] This included a position in Peru.
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 Purple Heart, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Order of British Empire.[1]
Political career
editAnderson moved to Naples, Florida, in 1971 upon his retirement from the U.S. Army.[1] He entered local politics and was elected to both the District School Board of Collier County and Naples City Council.[1] He served as the 7th Mayor of Naples from 1978 until 1982.[1]
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]