Hometown
Wilsonville, Nebraska
Biography
Lt. Charles Anderson was from Wilsonville Nebraska. He received a degree from Kearney State College in May of 1943. His diploma was received by his wife, who was also graduating, because Anderson had been called to service 26 days prior. Upon entering the Marine Corps Anderson trained until receiving his commission on November 3, 1943. He then entered the Marine Air Corps. Anderson died from injuries he sustained during the invasion of Iwo Jima.
Branch of Service
Marine Corps
Rank
First Lieutenant
Military Occupational Specialty
Marine Air Corps
Death Date
3-8-1945
Original Source Location
UNK Archives Briggs Collection, Box 23, Envelope 3
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Article about Anderson's death (image format)
Photograph of Charles R. Anderson (high quality)
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Photograph of Charles R. Anderson (low quality)
Briggs-B23-Env-3-Anderson-1.tif (114320 kB)
Article about Anderson's death (image format)
Recommended Citation
"Charles R. Anderson" (1945). World War II Casualties. 1.
https://openspaces.unk.edu/wwii-casualties/1
Additional Information
Additional information available in the 1946 Blue and Gold yearbook, viewable at http://library.unk.edu/archives/ . If you'd like to schedule a visit to view these materials in person, please contact us.