Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    1st Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    September 21, 1951

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Herbert Monroe Anderson (MCSN: 0-41116), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company H, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 September 1951. A skilled and courageous leader, Captain Anderson boldly led his company in an attack on strongly defended hostile positions and, in order to direct personally the foremost units as the leading elements advanced, exposed himself to enemy observation to observe and direct the assault. Braving intense hostile automatic weapons, small arms and mortar fire while skillfully directing devastating fire on the enemy, he was hit and fell mortally wounded. His cool leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and staunch devotion to duty inspired his men to final success, thereby reflecting the highest credit upon Captain Anderson and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.