Son of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Alderson, Modesto, Illinois. Entered service October 8, 1942, Chicago, Illinois. Eastern Mandates Air Offensive. Awarded: Air Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, Occupational Ribbon (Japan), 2 Bronze Battle Stars, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Ribbon, 1 Overseas Service Bar. Discharged July 3, 1946 from Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Rank: First Lieutenant.