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Alexander
Louis
Anderson
February 28, 1916

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Alexander Anderson became a U.S. Naval ACE during World War II, and was credited with destroying 5.5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Bombing Fighting Squadron 80 (VBF-80)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Hancock (CV-19)

    Action Date:

    February 16, 1945
    Commander Air Forces Pacific: Serial 25349 (December 9, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Alexander Louis Anderson (NSN: 0-121562), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane in Bombing Fighting Squadron EIGHTY (VBF-80), attached to the U.S.S. HANCOCK (CV-19), in the action against Tokyo airfields on 16 February 1945. Lieutenant Anderson skillfully and courageously led a division of planes on a fighter sweep against enemy air power. During the action, he personally destroyed five enemy aircraft in the air amid heavy anti-aircraft fire. His skill and courage coupled with his leadership and complete disregard of his personal safety were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.