William R. Anderson

William R. Anderson

Mr. Anderson enlisted in the Army Air Corps October 30, 2942, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.  Home at entry: Hibbing, Minnesota.

He served as a Sergeant and an airplane and engine mechanic with Headquarters of the 441st Troop Carrier Group in England and Germany.

He was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and four overseas service bars.  He received commendation for helping overhaul aircraft engines at a Strategic Air Force base in Europe.

Mr. Anderson was honorably discharged February 13, 1946, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 23.

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