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Millard
Othello
Anderson
June 30, 1918

–

January 23, 2001

Born:

Norfolk

, 

Virginia

Home:

Norfolk

, 

Virginia

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Millard Anderson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. During World War II he was credited with destroying one enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    55th Fighter Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 54 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Millard Othello Anderson (ASN: 0-26278), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force in the European 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    55th Fighter Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    February 25, 1945
    Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 54 (April 19, 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 First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Millard Othello Anderson (ASN: 0-26278), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Aircraft of the 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, on 25 February 1945. On that date, First Lieutenant Anderson intercepted and shot down an ME-262 German jet fighter, and returned injured from the mission in an incapacitated aircraft. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 54 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Millard Othello Anderson (ASN: 0-26278), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 3d Bombardment Wing during the Korean War.