John B. Anderson (United States Army officer)

John B. Anderson
Nickname(s)"Andy"[1]
Born(1891-03-10)March 10, 1891
Parkersburg, Iowa, United States
DiedSeptember 1, 1976(1976-09-01) (aged 85)
Washington, D.C., United States
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1914–1946
Rank Major General
Service number0-3686
Unit Field Artillery Branch
Commands held1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Battalion, 24th Field Artillery Regiment
102nd Infantry Division
XVI Corps
Battles/warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Signature

Major General John Benjamin Anderson (March 10, 1891 – September 1, 1976) was a senior United States Army officer who fought in both World War I and World War II. During the latter he served as the first wartime commander of the 102nd Infantry Division and later commanded XVI Corps during the final stages of the war in Europe.[2]

  1. ^ Taaffe 2013, p. 283.
  2. ^ "Biography of Major-General John Benjamin Anderson (1891–1976), USA". generals.dk. July 4, 2010. Retrieved September 18, 2013.

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