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David Michael Anderson
July 7, 1948 - February 7, 1968
David Michael Anderson was born on July 7, 1948. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Miami-Dade County included within the archival record. We have Miami listed as the city.
He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on November 27, 1967. Anderson had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2360114. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, H S Company.
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 February 7, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Artillery Rocket Mortar, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province, Road Between Alpha 3 Gio Linh.
David Michael Anderson is buried or memorialized at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
David is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 37e, Line 77
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal https://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=313431
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Ines Perry (Ponce Abdelnour)
Yes, it broke my heart when he was killed.....such a sweet guy.
Edward "Eddie" Abboud
He was in the Marines and was KIA ON 2/8/68. Buried on Valentine's Day. Was engaged to Michelle Finch, MHS '68. His brother is Brett Anderson MHS 70 RIP David and thank you for your services to God and Country.
Edward "Eddie" Abboud
Anderson David Michael
PFC
Marines
Miami
7-Feb-1968
DIED
S.Vietnam
7-Jul-1948
DOB
Hostile, Died-Wounds
Benjamin Merker
I had known David since junior high school. I was in the military at the time of his death, so I didn't find out about his passing until about 10 years after. David was one of the nicest guys you could know. Miss you, my friendKaren Philipp (Philipp)
I remember David well.He was always nice to everyone & he always made you happy with his smile & kindness.So sorry to hear he is gone with all of our classmates.Thank you for serving our country David.RIPBobby Weiss
I have know David since elementary school , lost touch with him in Junior High School as we went to
different Junior High Schools re--connected again at MHS . Just a down to earth Great guy. God rest his soul.
Penny Marchesani (Heines)
Penny Marchesani (Heines)
I saw David just before he was deployed. He was so proud to be a Marine and serve his country. When I saw his name on the Vietnam Wall I cried so hard, it was very emotional. David was a wonderful guy, I miss him.
Ed Link
I also remember David from elementary school and MHS, great guy and a honor to know him.
Semper Fi Marine
Gail Fleming (Andrews)
David, we had so much fun in home room... You were taken from us too young. You live forever in my yearbook. Always made me laugh. Blessings, gail