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] 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] 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] He entered local politics and was elected to both the District School Board of Collier County and Naples City Council.