
Name: William Edward Anderson
Rank: Major
Branch of Service: U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
Unit: 346th TCS, 815th TCS, 3539th UNT Sq., 3415th TechTrngWing, 3rd MAS, 436th MAW
Specialty: Navigator
Active Duty Dates: September 1961 to November 1982
Armed Conflicts: Vietnam and Cold War
Theater of Operations: 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 Subjects: Vietnam War Stories, North Pole Low Level – Norwegian Explorers, Japan Typhoon
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Rancho San Jaoquin Middle School – May 12, 2017