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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Jonathan Waverly Anderson (ASN: 0-3196), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division. General Anderson conducted in a superior manner the amphibious training of his own division and elements of the 3d Infantry Division, and of the 2d Armored Division pertaining to the Western Task Force; he also coordinated and supervised the various movements incident to the loading and unloading of elements of the Western Task Force for trial landings. By his tact and deep understanding and superior leadership he developed and maintained harmonious relationships with Navy and port authorities. On 8 November 1942, when his division landed on the coast of Africa, and during the succeeding days, his calmness in battle and the tireless effectiveness with which he moved his command relentlessly forward in exact accord with a prearranged time schedule demonstrated the highest type of leadership. 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 Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    10th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 27, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (June 3, 1919), Amended C.O. No. 7 (1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major (Field Artillery) Jonathan Waverly Anderson (ASN: 0-3196), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Major Anderson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Roncheres, France, 27 July 1919, in leading his battalion in attack.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jonathan Waverly Anderson (ASN: 0-3196), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    10th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 27 & 30, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major (Field Artillery) Jonathan W. Anderson, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with the 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Anderson commanded the 1st Battalion during the entire Second Battle of the Marne and during the advance of his Battalion from St. Eugene to Roncheres. Major Anderson showed rare judgement and the greatest of courage in pushing his battalion into forward positions. He made several reconnaissances in extremely dangerous positions in order to secure an advantageous position for his batteries. On two different occasions, once on 27 July 1918 in the little woods near La Defense, and again on 30 July 1918, near Roncheres, Major Anderson for several hours had his Post of Command in the open, exposed to enemy shell fire, the better to maintain liaison between his three batteries.