Edward Anderson

Career After graduation, Anderson was commissioned a second lieutenant of infantry but was switched to cavalry and performed frontier duty until 1895. He was in the Ghost Dance War of 1890. In June 1897, he graduated first in his class from the Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1898, Anderson served in the Puerto Rican campaign. For his service in Cuba, he received three Silver Star commendations. After the Spanish–American War, Anderson taught tactics back at the Military Academy from August 1898 to August 1902.

Anderson was promoted to major in February 1912.

From March 19, 1919, to February 23, 1921, he commanded the 13th Cavalry and the post of Fort Clark, Texas. From April 3, 1921, to October 11, 1922, he commanded the Ninth Cavalry at Camp Stotsenberg in the Philippines, then he organized and commanded the 26th Cavalry of Philippine Scouts from October 1922 until January 6, 1923.