World War II Honoree

Charles David Anderson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Arvada, Colorado

Honored By

Yvonne Anderson

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. ASSIGNED TO THE 1ST TANK BATTALION, 1ST MARINE DIVISION AS A TANK MECHANIC. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN PELELIU ISLAND, OKINAWA AND OCCUPATION DUTY IN CHINA. AWARDED 2 PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS, 1 NAVAL UNIT CITATION, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, MARINE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS.