Edward Lee Anderson (My Uncle) - Captain Anderson was born in Claremont, VA on September 22, 1914. He enlisted in the Navy in 1932 and was accepted to the Naval Academy in 1934. He graduated in the top 1/3 of his class in 1938. He received his gold Naval Aviator Wings in March 1941 and transitioned into the Douglas SBD. He reported aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) just prior to December. Enterprise, "The Big E", participated in the Marshall Islands Raid. During this raid he received his first of five Air Medals while in action with the enemy. From June 4Ih to June 6'" 1942, the Enterprise, along with the carriers Hornet and Yorktown, fought the Battle of Midway. He served as a Section Leader of a bombing squadron aboard the Enterprise and for his actions was awarded the Navy Cross. He also received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his efforts during the Battle of Midway. From August 1942 to January 1944, he served as a Chief Instructor for advanced carrier operations and Chief Flight Instructor at NAS Jacksonville and NAS Dayton Beach. From January 1944 to January 1945 he served aboard the USS Ticonderoga. He was the commanding officer of Bombing Squadron 80 and flew the SB2C. While serving on the USS Ticonderoga, he was severely injured in two Kamikaze attacks and received a Purple Heart as a result of these. In October 1949, he reported to the USS Midway as an Air Officer. In June 1955, he reported to the Aircraft Carrier USS Forrestal where he served as the Executive Officer until July 1956. On July 2, 1959 he was given his first command of a surface ship the USS Onslow, which was a seaplane tender. On June 6, 1961 he was given command, becoming the Captain of the Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt and on July 1, 1968 he retired from the Navy after a 32-year career. He was inducted into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. This photograph is of Edward Anderson (left) on the bridge of an Aircraft Carrier with future 4 Star Admiral and Chief of Naval Operations Arleigh Burke. This picture was taken in 1953. Admiral Burke (October 19, 1901 – January 1, 1996) now has a Class of Guided Missle Destroyers named in his honor. The 1st ship of that class is the USS Arliegh Burke (DDG-51)

1938 LUCKY BAG US Naval Academy

Edward Lee Anderson standing in front of his mother Lena Brockwell Anderson in 1918. His brother Charlie James Anderson sitting on his father's lap Adolph Anderson from Sweden (last name originally Shoulander). Edwards sister Virginia is on the far right.