Corporal Willis Anderson

Cpl. Willis W. Anderson enlisted in the Marines in 1942. He was a 22 year-old member of the fourth Marine division when he was killed in action in Iwo Jima Feb. 19, 1945. Iwo Jima was Cpl. Anderson’s fourth major engagement in the 12 months that he had been stationed in the South Pacific. The young corporal was one of three brothers serving in the Marine Corps. His older brother was located at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack, December 7, 1941.

EIGHT MORE MEN (Continued from page 1) Opl. Willis W. Anderson Cpl. Willis W. Anderson, 22-year old member of the fourth mario division, was killed in action on Iwo Jima Feb. 19. His parents, Me and Mrs. William Anderson live at 26 Eim Place. Iwo Jima was Cpl. Anderson's fourth major engagement in the 13 months that he had been stationed in the South Pacific. The young corporal was one of three brothers serving in the marine corps. A brother. S/Sgt. Russell E Anderson, is stationed in the marina paymaster's depot at El Toro, Calif.. but was home on leave at the time his parents received the message about Cpl. Anderson this week. He is a veteran of five years overseas service, having seen located at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Jap attack. Dec. 7. 1941. Another bro-ther, Pvt. Raymond D. Anderson. is in marine training at Camp Le Jeune, N. C. Born in Henry, Nov. 22, 1922, Cpl Anderson received his education in Bareau grade school, Hall township high school and Princeton township high school. He enlisted in maine service in 1942, training at San Die Clif. Besides his parents and two or vice brothers, Cpl. Anderson is sur-vived by a brother, Albert Louis Anderson, at home. Cd Anderson was baptized in the

Born: November 22, 1922

Died: February 19, 1945

Induction/Enlisted: 1942

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