This memorial has been updated by his daughter.
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St. Helena Star, May 31, 1956
HONORED.
At left is Dwane Anderson, of St. Helena, pictured with comrades in Berlin where he has been stationed with the United States Army. Dwane, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley Sr., and brother of Bernice Anderson, of Bale Mill, was recently honored by being chosen Regiment Soldier of the Week, and was also promoted to SP3, (Specialist Third Class), which is the new rank corresponding to the former rank of corporal.
Dwane sent the following newspaper clipping to his grandparents which tells of the honor recently conferred on him:
6th Infantry Regiment Soldier of the Week honors for the period April 30 to May 5 go to Pfc. Dwane R. Anderson, an assistant mortar gunner in B Co.
Pfc. Anderson comes from St. Helena, California, and has been with the Regiment since April, 1955. This week's honor soldier entered the Army in November, 1954, and took his basic training with K Co., 1st Inf. Refit., Ft. Ord, California, After completing training, he was assigned to USAREUR and came directly to Berlin. "For his achievement, the Soldier of the Week will be awarded an engraved cigarette lighter and a letter of commendation from the Regimental Commander."
The letter from the Regimental Commander follows:
As Commanding Officer of the 6th Infantry Regiment, I commend you for being selected as Regimental Soldier of the Week. Your military bearing, appearance and performance of duty have been outstanding in a Regiment which is noted for its high standards. "Keep up the good work!
GERALD G. EPLEY,
Col. Infantry
Commanding.
In writing to his grandparents, Dwane said his regiment was getting ready to go to the Zone for training as they did last year. They had just completed eight days bivouac for range firing where he made expert on the rifle and sharp shooter with the pistol. Before entering the Army and while a student at St. Helena High School, Dwane entertained frequently on local shows with his clever pantomiming of records.
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Source: St. Helena Star (Napa County, CA), April 28, 1955
Dwane Anderson Writes From Germany
Pvt. Dwane Anderson, who recently left for Germany after completing his basic training at Fort Ord, has written the following interesting letters to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, Sr. The first was written on ship board while crossing the Atlantic, and the second after his arrival in Germany.
April 3 to 14, 1955
Dear Folks:
Well, we caught a two engine plane out of Monterey at about 10 Sunday morning, the 3rd of April. It was a nice day so we could see for the last time most of California. Just outside of Sacramento, going towards Reno, one engine of our two engine job started to sputter, and then over the rugged part of the Sierras it stopped. We made an emergency landing in Reno, greeted by an ambulance, wreckers and fire trucks. It was a rough landing and we all got shaken up a bit, but nothing serious.
So, much to the enjoyment of all of us, we were in Reno six and a half hours (by the way, it took us 2 hours to get to Reno from Monterey). We left Reno some time between 6 and 7 p.m., and stopped for dinner in Cheyenne, Wyo., breakfast in Chicago and lunch in New Jersey. I was disappointed in Chicago, all the houses are the same and it is quite dirty.
We got to Camp Kilmer Monday afternoon about 3:30. The next day my buddies and I took a cab into the city of many lights, New York. It was really something to see. Big buildings, lots of people and noise. We had a great time. We went to the Empire State building and looked up to the top or I should say looked towards the top. I couldn't see it, and believe me I am not exaggerating one bit. We had dinner in New York and really took in the sights — 42nd Street, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Broadway, and many more; it was great.
We left Kilmer Thursday morning for Staten Island and Pier II, and sure enough there was a big ship waiting to take us far away from home. It really gives you a funny feeling to stand on the deck and say goodbye to the U.S.A. and California.
Standing there in the bay is the Statue of Liberty. It makes you feel proud to say she belongs to us, and that some day we will be coming back and she's still standing there, as if she was representing our families wishing us a welcome home.
Well, today is the 14th of April. We have been on the ship nine days and this morning we saw some islands belonging to England, the first sight of land for eight days. Tonight we go into the English Channel, so in just a few more hours we will be able to see England on one side of the ship and France on the other. And tomorrow night we will dock in Bremerhaven, Germany, and then to Berlin.
It was a good trip. We had some rough seas and it was quite windy. I haven't felt the least bit sick. We saw sharks, porpoises and flying fish, but no whales. By the way, I'm writing this in my bunk on ship and I'm going up and down and back and forth, so don't mind the writing. Oh yes, it is exactly 11 a.m. in California and it's 7:05 p.m. here, so I'm two meals ahead of grandpa. We're eating Navy food, and it's not half bad. I'll write more when I get to Berlin.
All my love, Dwane.
P.S. Say hello to everybody in St. Helena. Tell them to write.
April 19, 1955
Dear Folks:
I'm here. Berlin, Germany.
The trip was really something to experience. In the last few weeks I have gone by all means of transportation — bus, plane, cab, ship, train and bus again. After leaving the ship we got on a train at Bremerhaven and came directly to Berlin. We had to pull the shades down, but as far as having Russian guards check, I don't know. We saw several Russian soldiers in a Russian sector of Germany called Potsdam. We're exactly 106 miles behind the Iron curtain. We can leave Berlin if we get a leave.
Tell Kellers I'm in B Co., 6th Inf. Regiment, McNair Barracks. That's all I can write now so I'll close. We're going on a tour of Germany at 8:45 this morning so I have to rush. The duty is easy. We have a show, night club, library, second largest swimming pool in Europe. I'm going skiing in Eibsee Saturday. Tell Doug to write soon. I will too as I have more time now.
Love
Dwane.
Pvt. Dwane R. Anderson,
US 56-255-370
Co. B, 6th Inf. Regt.
APO 742, New York, N.Y.
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Graduated from St. Helena High School, (Napa County, California), Friday June 12, 1953.
---------
Army
Enlistment date: 10 Nov 1954
Release Date: 15 Jan 1957
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St. Helena Star, May 31, 1956
HONORED.
At left is Dwane Anderson, of St. Helena, pictured with comrades in Berlin where he has been stationed with the United States Army. Dwane, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley Sr., and brother of Bernice Anderson, of Bale Mill, was recently honored by being chosen Regiment Soldier of the Week, and was also promoted to SP3, (Specialist Third Class), which is the new rank corresponding to the former rank of corporal.
Dwane sent the following newspaper clipping to his grandparents which tells of the honor recently conferred on him:
6th Infantry Regiment Soldier of the Week honors for the period April 30 to May 5 go to Pfc. Dwane R. Anderson, an assistant mortar gunner in B Co.
Pfc. Anderson comes from St. Helena, California, and has been with the Regiment since April, 1955. This week's honor soldier entered the Army in November, 1954, and took his basic training with K Co., 1st Inf. Refit., Ft. Ord, California, After completing training, he was assigned to USAREUR and came directly to Berlin. "For his achievement, the Soldier of the Week will be awarded an engraved cigarette lighter and a letter of commendation from the Regimental Commander."
The letter from the Regimental Commander follows:
As Commanding Officer of the 6th Infantry Regiment, I commend you for being selected as Regimental Soldier of the Week. Your military bearing, appearance and performance of duty have been outstanding in a Regiment which is noted for its high standards. "Keep up the good work!
GERALD G. EPLEY,
Col. Infantry
Commanding.
In writing to his grandparents, Dwane said his regiment was getting ready to go to the Zone for training as they did last year. They had just completed eight days bivouac for range firing where he made expert on the rifle and sharp shooter with the pistol. Before entering the Army and while a student at St. Helena High School, Dwane entertained frequently on local shows with his clever pantomiming of records.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Source: St. Helena Star (Napa County, CA), April 28, 1955
Dwane Anderson Writes From Germany
Pvt. Dwane Anderson, who recently left for Germany after completing his basic training at Fort Ord, has written the following interesting letters to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, Sr. The first was written on ship board while crossing the Atlantic, and the second after his arrival in Germany.
April 3 to 14, 1955
Dear Folks:
Well, we caught a two engine plane out of Monterey at about 10 Sunday morning, the 3rd of April. It was a nice day so we could see for the last time most of California. Just outside of Sacramento, going towards Reno, one engine of our two engine job started to sputter, and then over the rugged part of the Sierras it stopped. We made an emergency landing in Reno, greeted by an ambulance, wreckers and fire trucks. It was a rough landing and we all got shaken up a bit, but nothing serious.
So, much to the enjoyment of all of us, we were in Reno six and a half hours (by the way, it took us 2 hours to get to Reno from Monterey). We left Reno some time between 6 and 7 p.m., and stopped for dinner in Cheyenne, Wyo., breakfast in Chicago and lunch in New Jersey. I was disappointed in Chicago, all the houses are the same and it is quite dirty.
We got to Camp Kilmer Monday afternoon about 3:30. The next day my buddies and I took a cab into the city of many lights, New York. It was really something to see. Big buildings, lots of people and noise. We had a great time. We went to the Empire State building and looked up to the top or I should say looked towards the top. I couldn't see it, and believe me I am not exaggerating one bit. We had dinner in New York and really took in the sights — 42nd Street, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Broadway, and many more; it was great.
We left Kilmer Thursday morning for Staten Island and Pier II, and sure enough there was a big ship waiting to take us far away from home. It really gives you a funny feeling to stand on the deck and say goodbye to the U.S.A. and California.
Standing there in the bay is the Statue of Liberty. It makes you feel proud to say she belongs to us, and that some day we will be coming back and she's still standing there, as if she was representing our families wishing us a welcome home.
Well, today is the 14th of April. We have been on the ship nine days and this morning we saw some islands belonging to England, the first sight of land for eight days. Tonight we go into the English Channel, so in just a few more hours we will be able to see England on one side of the ship and France on the other. And tomorrow night we will dock in Bremerhaven, Germany, and then to Berlin.
It was a good trip. We had some rough seas and it was quite windy. I haven't felt the least bit sick. We saw sharks, porpoises and flying fish, but no whales. By the way, I'm writing this in my bunk on ship and I'm going up and down and back and forth, so don't mind the writing. Oh yes, it is exactly 11 a.m. in California and it's 7:05 p.m. here, so I'm two meals ahead of grandpa. We're eating Navy food, and it's not half bad. I'll write more when I get to Berlin.
All my love, Dwane.
P.S. Say hello to everybody in St. Helena. Tell them to write.
April 19, 1955
Dear Folks:
I'm here. Berlin, Germany.
The trip was really something to experience. In the last few weeks I have gone by all means of transportation — bus, plane, cab, ship, train and bus again. After leaving the ship we got on a train at Bremerhaven and came directly to Berlin. We had to pull the shades down, but as far as having Russian guards check, I don't know. We saw several Russian soldiers in a Russian sector of Germany called Potsdam. We're exactly 106 miles behind the Iron curtain. We can leave Berlin if we get a leave.
Tell Kellers I'm in B Co., 6th Inf. Regiment, McNair Barracks. That's all I can write now so I'll close. We're going on a tour of Germany at 8:45 this morning so I have to rush. The duty is easy. We have a show, night club, library, second largest swimming pool in Europe. I'm going skiing in Eibsee Saturday. Tell Doug to write soon. I will too as I have more time now.
Love
Dwane.
Pvt. Dwane R. Anderson,
US 56-255-370
Co. B, 6th Inf. Regt.
APO 742, New York, N.Y.
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Graduated from St. Helena High School, (Napa County, California), Friday June 12, 1953.
---------
Army
Enlistment date: 10 Nov 1954
Release Date: 15 Jan 1957
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This memorial has been updated by his daughter.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
St. Helena Star, May 31, 1956
HONORED.
At left is Dwane Anderson, of St. Helena, pictured with comrades in Berlin where he has been stationed with the United States Army. Dwane, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley Sr., and brother of Bernice Anderson, of Bale Mill, was recently honored by being chosen Regiment Soldier of the Week, and was also promoted to SP3, (Specialist Third Class), which is the new rank corresponding to the former rank of corporal.
Dwane sent the following newspaper clipping to his grandparents which tells of the honor recently conferred on him:
6th Infantry Regiment Soldier of the Week honors for the period April 30 to May 5 go to Pfc. Dwane R. Anderson, an assistant mortar gunner in B Co.
Pfc. Anderson comes from St. Helena, California, and has been with the Regiment since April, 1955. This week's honor soldier entered the Army in November, 1954, and took his basic training with K Co., 1st Inf. Refit., Ft. Ord, California, After completing training, he was assigned to USAREUR and came directly to Berlin. "For his achievement, the Soldier of the Week will be awarded an engraved cigarette lighter and a letter of commendation from the Regimental Commander."
The letter from the Regimental Commander follows:
As Commanding Officer of the 6th Infantry Regiment, I commend you for being selected as Regimental Soldier of the Week. Your military bearing, appearance and performance of duty have been outstanding in a Regiment which is noted for its high standards. "Keep up the good work!
GERALD G. EPLEY,
Col. Infantry
Commanding.
In writing to his grandparents, Dwane said his regiment was getting ready to go to the Zone for training as they did last year. They had just completed eight days bivouac for range firing where he made expert on the rifle and sharp shooter with the pistol. Before entering the Army and while a student at St. Helena High School, Dwane entertained frequently on local shows with his clever pantomiming of records.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Source: St. Helena Star (Napa County, CA), April 28, 1955
Dwane Anderson Writes From Germany
Pvt. Dwane Anderson, who recently left for Germany after completing his basic training at Fort Ord, has written the following interesting letters to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, Sr. The first was written on ship board while crossing the Atlantic, and the second after his arrival in Germany.
April 3 to 14, 1955
Dear Folks:
Well, we caught a two engine plane out of Monterey at about 10 Sunday morning, the 3rd of April. It was a nice day so we could see for the last time most of California. Just outside of Sacramento, going towards Reno, one engine of our two engine job started to sputter, and then over the rugged part of the Sierras it stopped. We made an emergency landing in Reno, greeted by an ambulance, wreckers and fire trucks. It was a rough landing and we all got shaken up a bit, but nothing serious.
So, much to the enjoyment of all of us, we were in Reno six and a half hours (by the way, it took us 2 hours to get to Reno from Monterey). We left Reno some time between 6 and 7 p.m., and stopped for dinner in Cheyenne, Wyo., breakfast in Chicago and lunch in New Jersey. I was disappointed in Chicago, all the houses are the same and it is quite dirty.
We got to Camp Kilmer Monday afternoon about 3:30. The next day my buddies and I took a cab into the city of many lights, New York. It was really something to see. Big buildings, lots of people and noise. We had a great time. We went to the Empire State building and looked up to the top or I should say looked towards the top. I couldn't see it, and believe me I am not exaggerating one bit. We had dinner in New York and really took in the sights — 42nd Street, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Broadway, and many more; it was great.
We left Kilmer Thursday morning for Staten Island and Pier II, and sure enough there was a big ship waiting to take us far away from home. It really gives you a funny feeling to stand on the deck and say goodbye to the U.S.A. and California.
Standing there in the bay is the Statue of Liberty. It makes you feel proud to say she belongs to us, and that some day we will be coming back and she's still standing there, as if she was representing our families wishing us a welcome home.
Well, today is the 14th of April. We have been on the ship nine days and this morning we saw some islands belonging to England, the first sight of land for eight days. Tonight we go into the English Channel, so in just a few more hours we will be able to see England on one side of the ship and France on the other. And tomorrow night we will dock in Bremerhaven, Germany, and then to Berlin.
It was a good trip. We had some rough seas and it was quite windy. I haven't felt the least bit sick. We saw sharks, porpoises and flying fish, but no whales. By the way, I'm writing this in my bunk on ship and I'm going up and down and back and forth, so don't mind the writing. Oh yes, it is exactly 11 a.m. in California and it's 7:05 p.m. here, so I'm two meals ahead of grandpa. We're eating Navy food, and it's not half bad. I'll write more when I get to Berlin.
All my love, Dwane.
P.S. Say hello to everybody in St. Helena. Tell them to write.
April 19, 1955
Dear Folks:
I'm here. Berlin, Germany.
The trip was really something to experience. In the last few weeks I have gone by all means of transportation — bus, plane, cab, ship, train and bus again. After leaving the ship we got on a train at Bremerhaven and came directly to Berlin. We had to pull the shades down, but as far as having Russian guards check, I don't know. We saw several Russian soldiers in a Russian sector of Germany called Potsdam. We're exactly 106 miles behind the Iron curtain. We can leave Berlin if we get a leave.
Tell Kellers I'm in B Co., 6th Inf. Regiment, McNair Barracks. That's all I can write now so I'll close. We're going on a tour of Germany at 8:45 this morning so I have to rush. The duty is easy. We have a show, night club, library, second largest swimming pool in Europe. I'm going skiing in Eibsee Saturday. Tell Doug to write soon. I will too as I have more time now.
Love
Dwane.
Pvt. Dwane R. Anderson,
US 56-255-370
Co. B, 6th Inf. Regt.
APO 742, New York, N.Y.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Graduated from St. Helena High School, (Napa County, California), Friday June 12, 1953.
---------
Army
Enlistment date: 10 Nov 1954
Release Date: 15 Jan 1957
---------
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
St. Helena Star, May 31, 1956
HONORED.
At left is Dwane Anderson, of St. Helena, pictured with comrades in Berlin where he has been stationed with the United States Army. Dwane, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley Sr., and brother of Bernice Anderson, of Bale Mill, was recently honored by being chosen Regiment Soldier of the Week, and was also promoted to SP3, (Specialist Third Class), which is the new rank corresponding to the former rank of corporal.
Dwane sent the following newspaper clipping to his grandparents which tells of the honor recently conferred on him:
6th Infantry Regiment Soldier of the Week honors for the period April 30 to May 5 go to Pfc. Dwane R. Anderson, an assistant mortar gunner in B Co.
Pfc. Anderson comes from St. Helena, California, and has been with the Regiment since April, 1955. This week's honor soldier entered the Army in November, 1954, and took his basic training with K Co., 1st Inf. Refit., Ft. Ord, California, After completing training, he was assigned to USAREUR and came directly to Berlin. "For his achievement, the Soldier of the Week will be awarded an engraved cigarette lighter and a letter of commendation from the Regimental Commander."
The letter from the Regimental Commander follows:
As Commanding Officer of the 6th Infantry Regiment, I commend you for being selected as Regimental Soldier of the Week. Your military bearing, appearance and performance of duty have been outstanding in a Regiment which is noted for its high standards. "Keep up the good work!
GERALD G. EPLEY,
Col. Infantry
Commanding.
In writing to his grandparents, Dwane said his regiment was getting ready to go to the Zone for training as they did last year. They had just completed eight days bivouac for range firing where he made expert on the rifle and sharp shooter with the pistol. Before entering the Army and while a student at St. Helena High School, Dwane entertained frequently on local shows with his clever pantomiming of records.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Source: St. Helena Star (Napa County, CA), April 28, 1955
Dwane Anderson Writes From Germany
Pvt. Dwane Anderson, who recently left for Germany after completing his basic training at Fort Ord, has written the following interesting letters to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, Sr. The first was written on ship board while crossing the Atlantic, and the second after his arrival in Germany.
April 3 to 14, 1955
Dear Folks:
Well, we caught a two engine plane out of Monterey at about 10 Sunday morning, the 3rd of April. It was a nice day so we could see for the last time most of California. Just outside of Sacramento, going towards Reno, one engine of our two engine job started to sputter, and then over the rugged part of the Sierras it stopped. We made an emergency landing in Reno, greeted by an ambulance, wreckers and fire trucks. It was a rough landing and we all got shaken up a bit, but nothing serious.
So, much to the enjoyment of all of us, we were in Reno six and a half hours (by the way, it took us 2 hours to get to Reno from Monterey). We left Reno some time between 6 and 7 p.m., and stopped for dinner in Cheyenne, Wyo., breakfast in Chicago and lunch in New Jersey. I was disappointed in Chicago, all the houses are the same and it is quite dirty.
We got to Camp Kilmer Monday afternoon about 3:30. The next day my buddies and I took a cab into the city of many lights, New York. It was really something to see. Big buildings, lots of people and noise. We had a great time. We went to the Empire State building and looked up to the top or I should say looked towards the top. I couldn't see it, and believe me I am not exaggerating one bit. We had dinner in New York and really took in the sights — 42nd Street, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Broadway, and many more; it was great.
We left Kilmer Thursday morning for Staten Island and Pier II, and sure enough there was a big ship waiting to take us far away from home. It really gives you a funny feeling to stand on the deck and say goodbye to the U.S.A. and California.
Standing there in the bay is the Statue of Liberty. It makes you feel proud to say she belongs to us, and that some day we will be coming back and she's still standing there, as if she was representing our families wishing us a welcome home.
Well, today is the 14th of April. We have been on the ship nine days and this morning we saw some islands belonging to England, the first sight of land for eight days. Tonight we go into the English Channel, so in just a few more hours we will be able to see England on one side of the ship and France on the other. And tomorrow night we will dock in Bremerhaven, Germany, and then to Berlin.
It was a good trip. We had some rough seas and it was quite windy. I haven't felt the least bit sick. We saw sharks, porpoises and flying fish, but no whales. By the way, I'm writing this in my bunk on ship and I'm going up and down and back and forth, so don't mind the writing. Oh yes, it is exactly 11 a.m. in California and it's 7:05 p.m. here, so I'm two meals ahead of grandpa. We're eating Navy food, and it's not half bad. I'll write more when I get to Berlin.
All my love, Dwane.
P.S. Say hello to everybody in St. Helena. Tell them to write.
April 19, 1955
Dear Folks:
I'm here. Berlin, Germany.
The trip was really something to experience. In the last few weeks I have gone by all means of transportation — bus, plane, cab, ship, train and bus again. After leaving the ship we got on a train at Bremerhaven and came directly to Berlin. We had to pull the shades down, but as far as having Russian guards check, I don't know. We saw several Russian soldiers in a Russian sector of Germany called Potsdam. We're exactly 106 miles behind the Iron curtain. We can leave Berlin if we get a leave.
Tell Kellers I'm in B Co., 6th Inf. Regiment, McNair Barracks. That's all I can write now so I'll close. We're going on a tour of Germany at 8:45 this morning so I have to rush. The duty is easy. We have a show, night club, library, second largest swimming pool in Europe. I'm going skiing in Eibsee Saturday. Tell Doug to write soon. I will too as I have more time now.
Love
Dwane.
Pvt. Dwane R. Anderson,
US 56-255-370
Co. B, 6th Inf. Regt.
APO 742, New York, N.Y.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Graduated from St. Helena High School, (Napa County, California), Friday June 12, 1953.
---------
Army
Enlistment date: 10 Nov 1954
Release Date: 15 Jan 1957
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