Kurt Anderson was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1967 upon graduation from South Dakota State University. He retired in 1999 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Kurt
B.
Anderson
Born:
Jamestown
,
North Dakota
Home:
Sioux Falls
,
South Dakota
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kurt B. Anderson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, NINETEENTH Air Force, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 1997 to 1999. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Anderson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Kurt B. Anderson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Anderson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Kurt B. Anderson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Anderson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
352d Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phan Rang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Kurt B. Anderson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 352d Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, in 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.