Malcolm Ross Anderson

Military
media-55255.jpeg UPL 55255 Malcolm R. Anderson Randolph Wells

Lt Malcolm Anderson picture

Object Number - UPL 55255 - Malcolm R. Anderson

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Halverson Detachment 1st Provisional Group
  • Service Numbers: O-11444
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Missions

Places

Fayid Airbase in Egypt, home of the 98th Bomb Group, photographed from a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Airfield + station RAF Fayid ME, 1941.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: RAF Fayid

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

28 October 1917

Enlisted

7 October 1941 Place of enlistment New York City, NY.

Died

13 July 1942 Shot down on mission over Benghazi, Libya. KIA

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Added ADSM based on entry date.

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NARA files verified participation in Air Combat and Egypt-Libya campaign phase for EAME Campaign Medal.

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Died before 20 Jul 1942 when Halverson Detachment became 1st Provisional Group.

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NARA file verified ASN upon entry and entry date. Officer number used while serving with HALPRO Detachment and with 1st Provisional Group are from General Orders awarding the Silver Star to Lt. Anderson after his death. Correspondence and change to officer number provided in IDPF to family to reflect 0-388723. B-24 was not in aircraft to be selected, but was HALPRO #7 B-24D #41-11600 "Eager Beaver."

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