William E. Anderson
Major · U.S. Air Force · Vietnam War, Cold War
Request this speaker- Branch of service
- U.S. Air Force
- Rank
- Major
- War / era
- Vietnam War, Cold War
- Job / specialty
- Navigator
- Unit
- 346th TCS, 815th TCS, 3539th UNT Sq., 3415th TechTrngWing, 3rd MAS, 436th MAW
- Active duty
- September 1961 to November 1982
- Theater
- Vietnam, Korea, Japan, North Pole, Europe and Africa
- Campaigns
- A- Shau Valley resupply, Khe Sanh Battle, Tet Offensive
- Decorations & awards
- Distinguished Flying Cross w/Oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal w/Oak leaf cluster, Air Medal w/8 Oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal w/1 Oak leaf cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 4 Oak leaf clusters, Air Force Expeditionary Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon w/ 4 Oak leaf cluster. National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal.
- Speaking topics
- Vietnam War Stories, North Pole Low Level – Norwegian Explorers, Japan Typhoon
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