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Joe
Emory
Anderson
, Jr.

Born:

, 

South Carolina

Joe Anderson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel Joe Emory Anderson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense from 1977 to 1980. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Anderson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Joe Emory Anderson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1973 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Anderson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Joe Emory Anderson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, United States Air Force, from 1969 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Anderson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.