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William Robert Anderson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Ross Bass |
Succeeded by | Robin Beard |
Personal details | |
Born | Bakerville, Tennessee, U.S. | June 17, 1921
Died | February 25, 2007 Leesburg, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 85)
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Patricia Anderson |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Columbia Military Academy United States Naval Academy |
Civilian awards | Founder's Medal |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1962 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | USS Nautilus |
Battles/wars | World War II Operation Sunshine |
Military awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
William Robert Anderson (June 17, 1921 – February 25, 2007) was an officer in the United States Navy, and a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1965 to 1973.