World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Farel George Anderson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Heber, Utah
Honored By
Katherine Louise Anderson
Relationship
Granddaughter
WAS A CARPENTER'S MATE IN THE NAVY IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. WAS ON THE FIRST AMERICAN SHIP TO LAND IN JAPAN AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDERED BECAUSE THE FLAGSHIP WAS LOST IN THE FOG. WAS ALSO IN HAWAII AND TREASURE ISLAND. TAUGHT BALLROOM DANCE IN SAN FRANCISCO WHILE STATIONED AT TREASURE ISLAND.