Korean War
| Service # | 51196717 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 5 1953 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Anderson was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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 Anderson was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Two weeks after arriving in Korea, he was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Panmunjon area of Tongjang-ni, South Korea on June 5, 1953.