Richard B. Anderson

Richard Beatty Anderson
Born(1921-06-26)June 26, 1921
Tacoma, Washington, US
DiedFebruary 1, 1944(1944-02-01) (aged 22)
Roi Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
Buried
New Tacoma Cemetery, University Place, Washington
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1942–1944
RankPrivate First Class
Unit2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart

Richard Beatty Anderson (June 26, 1921 – February 1, 1944) was a United States Marine who sacrificed his life during World War II and received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroism.

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