Minnesota's Greatest Generation

William L. Anderson, before shipping out. February 27, 1941

William L. Anderson left a chronicle of his wartime observations and experiences in the form of letters written to his family back in Minneapolis. This photograph was taken shortly before he shipped out for combat duty in North Africa in 1941.

Publisher: Dr. Roger E. Anderson, used with permission
Date: 1941

William L. Anderson, before shipping out. February 27, 1941