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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph Smith Anderson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Van Nuys, California

Honored By

Mr. Dean H. Fuller

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Was assigned to the Destroyer USS Woodworth DD-460 from 4/30/42 to 6/3/44; while on the tour of duty, participated in many major Naval battles in the South Pacific. On 7/17/44 duty was on the Ferry Command at the District Coast Guard Office in St. Louis, Missouri until 7/10/45. On 7/27/45 to 11/3/45 was assigned to the USS Hornet CV-12 where the ship participated in the 'Magic Carpet' bringing troops home. Honorably discharged on November 21, 1945.