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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) William A. Anderson (ASN: 0-2020996), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 146th Engineer Combat Battalion, Special Engineer Task Force (Provisional), Engineer Special Brigade Group, FIRST U.S. Army, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Second Lieutenant 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    2d Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 27, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 185 (June 17, 1951)

    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 (Corps of Engineers) William A. Anderson (ASN: 0-2020996), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 27 May 1951 near Chaun-ni, Korea. Lieutenant Anderson’s company was moving in column when it was ambushed by enemy forces. The unit was disorganized and in confusion. Quickly establishing command, in spite of intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Anderson reorganized and rallied his men. He then aggressively established a firing line and fought the enemy. After this base of fire was set up they evacuated three wounded men. He directed this fire until all the wounded were safe. The leadership and outstanding courage under fire on the part of Lieutenant Anderson reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.