Background
Anderson, Anton Bennett was born on October 28, 1888 in Stanhope, New Jersey, United States. Son of Martin and Louise (Benson) Anderson.
Anderson, Anton Bennett was born on October 28, 1888 in Stanhope, New Jersey, United States. Son of Martin and Louise (Benson) Anderson.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1912. Graduated from Army Industrial College, 1938.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1912, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1947. Served aboard battleships and gunboat, 1912-1917. Flag Lieutenant, 1919.
Flag secretary, 1922-1924.
Instructor United States Naval Academy, 1924-1926. Commander United States Ship Mervine, 1926-1929.
Commanding officer, Aviation Mechanics School, Great Lakes, Illinois, 1929-1931. Gunnery officer, United States Ship Lexington, 1931-1933.
Naval Academy, instructor, 1933-1936.
Commander destroyer division, Asiatic station, 1936-1938. With Office of Naval Operations, United States Navy Department, 1938-1942. Chief of staff, amphibious force, South Pacific, 1943.
Commander transport division, 1943-1944.
President, Board of Review, Discharges and Dismissals, United States Navy Department, 1945-1946. Retired from active service, January 1, 1947.
Member of the United States Naval Institute (secretary-treasurer, 1933-1936), United States Naval Academy Graduates Association, National Geography Society, Retired Officers Association. Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Miriam Thompson, February 18, 1916. Children: Frank C., Alister C., Ida L. (Mistress J. M. Evans).