Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division (67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division)

Awarded on:

December 1st, 1944

Citation:
"For heroic achievement in action against the enemy on 11 August 1944 in France. During the course of an enemy bombing attack against the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, a 500 pound bomb fell directly in the center of a platoon area, killing and wounding several of the platoon members and setting fire to five vehicles. Staff Sergeant Anderson first assisted some of the wounded out of the area to safety, then he returned to remove ammunition from the burning vehicles. He moved vehicles that were able to be moved and extinguished flames on others. Throughout this entire action, Staff Sergeant Anderson was subjected to exploding ammunition, flares, grenades and gasoline. He worked constantly in the brilliantly lighted area clearing personnel, aware of the immediate possibility of enemy strafing and bombing in the lighted area. The valor and courage displayed by Staff Sergeant Anderson reflected great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service."

APO 252, Headquarters 2nd Armored Division.
General Orders No. 71, Headquarters 2nd Armored Division (1 December 1944).