Dillon Anderson (July 14, 1906 – January 28, 1974) was an official in the federal government of the United States during the Eisenhower administration (1953–61).

[2] Anderson was born on July 14, 1906, in McKinney, Texas, the son of Joseph A. and Bessie Dillon.

He worked on lend-lease material and military government planning, attaining the rank of colonel.

[3][4] Anderson in 1940 was made partner in Houston, Texas, law firm of Baker Botts, before becoming National Security Advisor, Anderson was an official at the National Security Council from 1953 to 1955.

[5] Mr. Anderson resigned his post as special assistant in August 1956, to return to his law practice.