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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Action Date:

    October 10 – 16, 1942

    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 4625 (May 9, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Master Sergeant Darrell A. Anderson (MCSN: 275334), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands Area from 10 to 16 October 1942. Master Sergeant Anderson completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Action Date:

    December 26, 1942 – January 21, 1943

    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 4625 (May 9, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Master Sergeant Darrell A. Anderson (MCSN: 275334), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands Area from 26 December 1942 to 21 January 1943. Master Sergeant Anderson completed his fortieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.