Charles Anderson (equestrian)
American equestrian (1914–1993)
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Charles Howard Anderson (October 24, 1914 – March 27, 1993) was an American equestrian who won a gold medal for eventing at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's equestrian | ||
| Representing the | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| 1948 London | Team eventing | |
Military career
Anderson graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1938 and went on to serve as a career officer in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1966 at the rank of full colonel. During World War II, he was a member of the Airborne Division.[2]