SFC Webster Anderson

Abstract

SFC Webster Anderson's story is an example of one Non-Commissioned Officer's contribution to battlefield success. It seemed nothing could stop Webster Anderson, not North Vietnamese troops, not the loss of both legs and a hand. Until the end, Army Sergeant First Class Anderson pressed on -- driven to see his life of 70 years end on his own terms. Anderson, who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Vietnam War, died August 30, 2003 at his Fairfield County home. He did not complain and he passed away on his terms, he took his last breath with dignity. (Summers 137)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 13, 2010
Accession Number
AD1137628

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  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Army
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Artillery Units
  • Command And Control
  • Grenade Launchers
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  • New York
  • Recoilless Rifles
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  • Small Arms
  • Training
  • United States
  • Vietnam War
  • Weapons

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