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John
Munroe
Anderson
October 18, 1917

–

June 11, 2010

Born:

Yonkers

, 

New York

Home:

West Action

, 

Massachusetts

Cemetery:

Cremated

John Anderson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired in 1968 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    724th Bombardment Squadron

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 15th Air Force, General Orders No. 4327 (November 3, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) John Munroe Anderson (ASN: 0-24781), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 724th Bombardment Squadron, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Anderson, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    724th Bombardment Squadron

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Munroe Anderson (ASN: 0-24781), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 724th Bombardment Squadron, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.