John M Anderson

John M Anderson
Era Vietnam War
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

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