Keith J. Anderson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Keith J. Anderson (0-417393), Captain (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Troop D, 90th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), 10th Armored Division, at Silbret, Germany, on 22 December 1944. Braving intense enemy fire, Captain Anderson, Troop Commander, personally reconnoitered an enemy held town, obtaining information of high military value. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.