Bruce Carlyle Anderson ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Minnesota
On July 16, 1969 Private First Class Anderson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Minnesota. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 259858 |
| Service ID | 470604317 |
| Name | Bruce Carlyle Anderson |
| From | Birchdale, Koochiching County, Minnesota |
| Birth Date | May 6, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | July 16, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Assaultman |
| Unit/Group | III Marine Amphibious Force, Cap 1 3 8 |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Bruce is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 20w, Line 4. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Bruce Carlyle Anderson was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on November 12, 1968. Anderson had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number assignment was 470604317. Attached to III Marine Amphibious Force, Cap 1 3 8.
He was born on May 6, 1947. According to our records Minnesota was his home or enlistment state and Koochiching county has been included within the archival record. We have Birchdale listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class Anderson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 16, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ Minnesota was home to over 12,348 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 8,051 World War II
• 741 Korean War
• 1,075 Vietnam War
• 248 Prisoners of war
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• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 82 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 741 Korean War
• 1,075 Vietnam War
• 248 Prisoners of war
• 1,891 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 82 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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