Major William E. Anderson

Major · U.S. Air Force (Ret.) · Vietnam and Cold War

Branch of service

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Rank

Major

War / era

Vietnam and 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