Anderson's work in this capacity was such that by the end of the year, he had been promoted to brigadier general and recommended for appointment as a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George by the AIF commander, General Sir William Birdwood.
By the end of the year, Anderson was promoted to brigadier general and recommended for appointment as a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George by General Sir William Birdwood, the AIF commander, reflecting his substantial contributions to the organization.