Johannes S. Anderson
Johannes S. Anderson | |
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First Sergeant | |
Service number | 1389034 |
Unit | Company B, 132d Infantry, 33rd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Johannes Seigfried Anderson[1] (July 20, 1887 – April 15, 1950) was a Finnish-born U.S. Army soldier during World War I, and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Biography
Little is known of Anderson's early life, other than that he was born in Finland July 20, 1887, and entered the US Army in
He died April 15, 1950, and is buried in Acacia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum
Medal of Honor Citation
- Rank and organization: First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 132d Infantry, 33d Division.
- Place and date: At Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918.
- Entered service at: Chicago, Ill., June 19, 1916
- Birth: Finland.
- General Orders No.16, War Department, 1919.
Citation:
While his company was being held up by intense artillery and machinegun fire, 1st Sgt. Anderson, without aid, voluntarily left the company and worked his way to the rear of the nest that was offering the most stubborn resistance. His advance was made through an open area and under constant hostile fire, but the mission was successfully accomplished, and he not only silenced the gun and captured it, but also brought back with him 23 prisoners.
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References
- "Johannes S. Anderson Medal of Honor citation". Retrieved September 29, 2010.