World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willard E. Anderson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Escanaba, Michigan
Honored By
Willard E. Anderson
COMMANDED THE 526TH ORDNANCE COMPANY, HEAVY MAINTENANCE TANK. TANK EVACUATION AND REPAIR FOR TANK BATTALIONS ASSIGNED TO 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR OMAHA BEACH SERVICE AND THE PURPLE HEART IN BOMBING ON GERMAN BORDER JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.