Earl Anderson entered military service in 1943. 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 1976 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Earl
O.
Anderson
1924
–
January 8, 1988
Born:
Mead
,
Nebraska
Home:
Mead
,
Nebraska
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Earl O. Anderson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Anderson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Earl O. Anderson, United States Air Force, 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, culminating as Commander of the Air Force Reserve, with headquarters at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, from 1973 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Anderson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.