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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fourth Grade

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    67th Armored Regiment

    Division:

    2d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    March 1 & 2, 1945

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 482 (September 7, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Technician Fourth Grade Ameth Anderson (ASN: 39676544), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Vockrath, Germany, on 1 and 2 March 1945. When his tank was knocked out by enemy fire, Technician Fourth Grade Anderson continued to fire his 75 millimeter tank gun at the enemy throughout the day. The next morning upon learning that enemy tanks were sill in the area, he went forward alone and manned a 75 millimeter gun on another disabled tank. When the Air Corps came over, he marked the enemy positions with smoke. His skill and courage accounted for three enemy tanks and one pillbox destroyed. Technician Fourth Grade Anderson’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fourth Grade

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    67th Armored Regiment

    Division:

    2d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 2d Armored Division, General Orders No. 41 (1945)

    (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 Technician Fourth Grade Ameth Anderson (ASN: 39676544), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.