Earl E. Anderson
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 8 years ago |
| Date of birth | June 24,1919 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Morgantown |
| West Virginia | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | November 12,2015 |
| Died | Bethesda |
| Maryland | |
| United States | |
| Years of service | 1940–1975 |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Korean War | |
| Vietnam War | |
| Education | George Washington University |
| US Army War College | |
| West Virginia University | |
| Morgantown High School | |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Legion of Merit | |
| Purple Heart | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | |
| Air Medal | |
| National Order of Vietnam | |
| Rank | General |
| Servicebranch | United States Marine Corps |
| Year of servic | 1940–1975 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1207653 |
Earl E. Anderson Life story
Earl Edward Anderson was a U.S. Marine four-star general. He was the youngest active duty Marine ever promoted to the rank of general and the first active duty Marine Naval Aviator to be promoted to a 4-star rank. He became Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps on April 1, 1972.
