Edward Wharton Anderson

Military
UPL 72117 UPL 72117 First Lady Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt with Colonel Edward Wharton Anderson (centre) - first Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group, meet its pilots on 4 November 1942 at Debden.

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Personal research & 'The Debden Warbirds' by Frank Speer.

Object Number - UPL 72117 - First Lady Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt with Colonel Edward Wharton Anderson (centre) - first Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group, meet its pilots...

Assigned to HQ Sqn, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Commanding Officer, from 27 September 1942 to 20 August 1943.



Transferred to HQ Sqn, 65FW, 8AF USAAF. End Tour of Duty (ETD).



In July 1943 he returned to the United States and became chief of staff of the 1st Fighter Command at Mitchell Air Force Base, N.Y., and later as chief of staff of the 1st Air Force.



Awards: Legion Of Merit, French Croix de Guerre with Palm, French Legion of Honor, AM (2 OLC), Silver Star, Bronze Star, WWII Victory, EAME (6 stars), American Defense, American Campaign.



Post War: Remained in the USAF rising to Major General before his retirement in October 1958.

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Event Location Date Description

Born

Manhattan, KA 23 September 1903 Son of John Byers and Josephine [Ferguson] Anderson.

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Baled Out

Imperial, PA, USA 7 January 1934 Baled Out due to Stall or Spin Near Imperial, PA Cat 5 damage, pilot Lt Edward W Anderson, 7-Jan-34. O-25A 30-175 ACTS

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Assigned

Debden, Saffron Walden CB11, UK 12 September 1942 - 22 August 1943 Assigned to HQ Sqn, 4FG, 8AF USAAF, Commanding Officer.

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Promoted

Saffron Walden, UK 22 August 1943 Promoted to Brigadier General.

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Transferred

Saffron Walden, UK 22 August 1943 - 2 September 1943 Transferred to HQ Sqn, 65FW, 8AF USAAF.

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End Tour of Duty (ETD)

England, UK 2 September 1943 Ended Tour of Duty (ETD).

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Retired

United States 1 October 1958 Retired 1st October 1958.

Died

12 April 1979
St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Enlisted

Enlisted USAAC as flying cadet.

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47288506/edward-w-anderson

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AIR FORCE COMBAT UNITS OF WORLD WAR II - https://media.defense.gov/2010/Sep/21/2001330256/-1/-1/0/AFD-100921-044…
"The Mighty Eighth", Roger Freeman.

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Merged with duplicate entry to include details from:
- Personal research & 'The Debden Warbirds' by Frank Speer. (User: apollo11);
- the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia

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http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/107837/…
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Anderson&GSfn=Edw…;
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbapi.asp?Pilot=Anderson%2C+Edwa…

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Merged with data from duplicate entry - https://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/54852
http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/107837/…
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Anderson&GSfn=Edw…;

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list / Who's Who in the Eighth Air Force and Biographical Directory Command & Staff Officers Eighth Air Force 1942-45

Edward Wharton Anderson: Gallery (16 items)

Guest of honour, Princess Marina, the Duchess of Kent, and other dignatories review soldiers of the 4th Fighter Group on the parade ground at Debden, Essex. Passed by the U.S. Army on 25 June 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'DUCHESS OF KENT PRESENTS PLAQUES TO FORMER EAGLE SQUADRON PILOTS. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into

Object number: FRE 13 - Guest of honour, Princess Marina, the Duchess of...

Soldiers of the 4th Fighter Group march across the parade ground at Debden, Essex in front of the guest of honour, Princess Marina, the Duchess of Kent, and other dignatories. Passed by the U.S. Army on 25 June 1943. Printed caption attached to print: 'DUCHESS OF KENT PRESENTS PLAQUES TO FORMER EAGLE SQUADRON PILOTS. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry

Object number: FRE 14 - Soldiers of the 4th Fighter Group march across the...

The Duchess of Kent, Colonel Edward Anderson and General Frankel D. Hunter inspect aP-47 Thunderbolt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed as censored 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the

Object number: FRE 2359 - The Duchess of Kent, Colonel Edward Anderson and...

The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: Left to Right: Col. Anderson, of Ta

Object number: FRE 2360 - The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th...

The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: Left to Right: Col. Anderson, of Ta

Object number: FRE 2361 - The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th...

The Duchess of Kent during a royal visit to the 4th Fighter Group at Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: Left to Right: Col. Anderson, of Tampa, Fla., Comm

Object number: FRE 2362 - The Duchess of Kent during a royal visit to the...

The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel Edward Anderson of the 4th Fighter Group inspect a P-47 Thunderbolt during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed as censored 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Ke

Object number: FRE 2364 - The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel...

The Duchess of Kent inspects a P-47 Thunderbolt of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duchess of Kent lookin

Object number: FRE 2368 - The Duchess of Kent inspects a P-47 Thunderbolt of...

The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duchess of Kent reviews the men

Object number: FRE 2371 - The Duchess of Kent inspects personnel of 4th...

The Duchess of Kent talks to General D. Hunter under to wing of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 4th Fighter Group during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Passed for publication 25 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry of the U.S.A. into the war. Keystone

Object number: FRE 2373 - The Duchess of Kent talks to General D. Hunter...

The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel B. Anderson of the 4th Fighter Group inspect the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt during a royal visit to Debden, June 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '24-6-43.' 271401 Printed caption on reverse: 'Duchess Of Kent Presents Plaques To Former Eagle Squadron Pilots. H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent visited a U.S. Army Air Station and presented plaques bearing the Eagle Squadron insignia to men who served in the Eagle Squadrons of the R.A.F. prior to the entry o

Object number: FRE 2374 - The Duchess of Kent, General D. Hunter and Colonel...