Edward W. Anderson | |
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 Major General Edward W Anderson | |
| Born | September 23, 1903[1] Manhattan, Kansas |
| Died | April 12, 1979 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Air ForceUnited States Army Air Forces United States Army Air Corps |
| Years of service | 1928–1958 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | 20th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 65th Fighter Wing |
| Commands | Air Force Technical Training School 59th Air Depot Wing, Burtonwood San Bernardino Air Materiel Area |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Silver Star Bronze Star Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters American Theater Medal American Defense Service Medal European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with six stars World War II Victory Medal Croix de Guerre with Palm National Order of the Legion of Honour |
Major General Edward W. Anderson (23 September 1903 – 12 April 1979) was an American military officer involved with flying operations, air education, and command structure.[2] During World War II, he commanded several fighter organizations. Post-war he was involved with air education and Air Force logistics.
- ^ "Biography of Maj. Gen. Edward W. Anderson" (PDF). Air Force Historical Research Agency. February 2, 1950. pp. 4–5.
- ^ Fogerty, Robert (1953). "Biographical Data on Air Force General Officers, 1917-1952" (PDF). Air Force Historical Research Agency. pp. 44–46. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-01-16. Retrieved November 9, 2021.