Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Derwin Basil Anderson
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
1. Derwin Basil Anderson Marker
World War II
Derwin was qualified as a Rifle Marksman, Pistol Sharpshooter and Aerial Navigator. He flew missions aboard a Curtiss R5C-1 Commando transport aircraft ferrying wounded between Pacific islands during the Iwo Jima and Okinawa Operations from February to November 1945.
Enlisted 8 June 1942, Syracuse, New York
Discharged 11 December 1945, San Diego, CA
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 18.598′ N, 75° 24.261′ W. Marker is in Sidney, New York, in Delaware County. Memorial is at the intersection of River Street and New York State Route 8, on the left when traveling east on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 River Street, Sidney NY 13838, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gottlieb Ackeret, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Scott Seizo Doi (here, next to this marker); John Allen Wittkamper (here, next to this marker); Bruce J. Howes, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Gerald D. "Gerry" Hayes (here, next to this marker); Paul James Longwell (here, next to this marker); Theron Robert "Bob" Stringer
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
2. Derwin Basil Anderson Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
3. Memorial Wall 3
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
4. Sidney Veterans Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
