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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Melvin M. Anderson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Oilton, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 5TH AIR FORCE. FLEW OVER 50 MISSIONS DROPPING SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTING TROOPS OVER ENEMY-CONTROLLED TERRITORY. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR HEROISM IN FLYING OPERATIONS DURING THE PERIOD JULY 23, 1943 TO OCTOBER 29, 1943.