Leroy C. Anderson
Encyclopedia
Leroy C. Anderson served in the United States Army
during World War II
. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
for his actions during the Philippines Campaign (1941–42).
His award citation reads:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Leroy C. Anderson (ASN: 36201460), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 192d Tank Battalion
, in action against enemy forces on 3 February 1942, in destroying Japanese machinegun nests with a small group of tanks deploying through heavy jungle country in the Philippine Islands. When his tank was demolished Sergeant Anderson's crew proceeded on foot and continued to fight with rifles and hand grenades. His actions enabled U.S. Infantry to advance and reestablish a broken line on the Bataan Peninsula during the early months of the war. Sergeant 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.
Anderson was born in Racine, Wisconsin
. He died on October 24, 1944.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree...
for his actions during the Philippines Campaign (1941–42).
His award citation reads:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Leroy C. Anderson (ASN: 36201460), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 192d Tank Battalion
192nd Tank Battalion
The 192nd Tank Battalion of the United States Army was a federalized Army National Guard unit activated in November 1940. Deployed to the Philippines, the battalion was engaged in combat during the Japanese invasion and the US retreat to the Bataan Peninsula; being part of the force that...
, in action against enemy forces on 3 February 1942, in destroying Japanese machinegun nests with a small group of tanks deploying through heavy jungle country in the Philippine Islands. When his tank was demolished Sergeant Anderson's crew proceeded on foot and continued to fight with rifles and hand grenades. His actions enabled U.S. Infantry to advance and reestablish a broken line on the Bataan Peninsula during the early months of the war. Sergeant 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.
Anderson was born in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
. He died on October 24, 1944.