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Alvord
Van Patten
Anderson
, Jr.
POW (WWII)
November 8, 1905

–

July 22, 1983

Born:

Miles City

, 

Montana

Home:

, 

Montana

Buried: 

Pensacola

, 

Florida

Cemetery:

Barrancas National Cemetery

Alvord Anderson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1960 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    23d Bombardment Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders NO. 104 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Alvord Van Patten Anderson, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 23d Bombardment Squadron during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Anderson and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    23d Bombardment Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II
    U.S. Air Forces Pacific, General Orders No. 3305 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Alvord Van Patten Anderson, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 23d Bombardment Squadron during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Anderson and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    December 14, 1955 – October 31, 1960
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 56 (December 15, 1960)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Alvord Van Patten Anderson, Jr. (AFSN: 371A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 14 December 1955 to 31 October 1960. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Anderson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.