Korean War
| Service # | 1271610 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 16 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Anderson was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Anderson was a machine gunner with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while defending his position on "Bunker Hill" in Korea on September 16, 1952 as a result of a heavy Chinese mortar barrage.