William A. Anderson
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1018
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Anderson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. Private Anderson rendered service as stretcher bearer under heavy shell fire, continuing on duty for 48 hours, until complete exhaustion compelled him to be evacuated.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 37 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William A. Anderson, Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 146th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 6 6 June 1944. Second Lieutenant Anderson’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
