World War II Honoree

Chester A. Anderson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Iron River, Michigan

Honored By

Maureen Anderson

Relationship

Daughter-in-law

PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLES OF NORMANDY AND RHINELAND AS MILITARY POLICEMAN. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON JUNE 16, 1944 IN NORMANDY, FRANCE. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, PURPLE HEART WITH 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.