John M Anderson
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | C |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 27 |
World War II-Korea-Vietnam
USS Boxer CVA-21
USS Lake Champlain CVA-39
VF-111
VF-121
VF-163
USS Valley Forge CVA-45
USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Meritorious Service, Air Medal w/4 Stars, Commendation W/Combat "V", Unit Commendation, American Campaign, World War I Victory, Occupation Service, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Korean Service w/3 Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service, Vietnam Campaign
"Jack" flew 185 combat missions in Korea providing air patrol and support of ground forces. Veteran of 273 straight deck, jet arrested landings.
Naval Aviator
F9F Panther
F9F Cougar