Harry T. Anderson

Harry T. Anderson

Mr. Anderson enlisted in the Marine Corps on July 14, 1941. Home at entry: Ely, Minnesota.

He graduated from the University of the Air in Corpus Christi, Texas and commissioned Second Lieutenant. Served as a pilot with the Marine Corps Air Service. He was sent overseas in 1942 and served in Guadalcanal. He completed 37 missions flying Douglas SBD dive bombers.

He received the following: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service medal with four battle stars.

Mr. Anderson was honorably discharged as a Colonel in 1968.

Source:  Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project,  page 20.

 

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