Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame

Master Sergeant Anderson was born on December 22, 1928 in Clay Center, Kansas. He joined Battery B, 154TH Field Artillery, Kansas Army National Guard on January 32, 1949 in Marysville, Kansas. He served in this unit until June 1956 when he became a full time unit support employee at Organizational Maintenance Shop #5, Sabetha. He was assigned as the Battalion Supply NCO at Headquarters Battery, Hiawatha. In 1968, he was activated with the command during the Pueblo Crisis and volunteered for service in Vietnam. Following active duty service he was assigned as the Battalion Communications Sergeant and promoted to Master Sergeant. He concluded his career on December 31, 1988, having spent nearly 40 years service, 32 of which were as a full time employee.

Throughout his career, MSG Anderson was looked upon as a key leader, trainer, mentor and recruiter for the command. His legacy with the Guard is reflected in the dozens of Field Artillery Commissioned and Non-Commissioned officers he mentored and trained in Organizational Supply and Field Artillery Communications. Leaders from Battalion trough platoon level could count on MSG Anderson for straight answers, honest guidance and helpful observations on all topics related to the Field Artillery problem in a field environment.





			MSG DAN D. ANDERSON
	Master Sergeant Anderson was born on December 22, 1928 in Clay Center, Kansas. He joined Battery B, 154TH Field Artillery, Kansas Army National Guard on January 32, 1949 in Marysville, Kansas. He served in this unit until June 1956 when he became a full time unit support employee at Organizational Maintenance Shop #5, Sabetha. He was assigned as the Battalion Supply NCO at Headquarters Battery, Hiawatha. In 1968, he was activated with the command during the Pueblo Crisis and volunteered for service in Vietnam. Following active duty service he was assigned as the Battalion Communications Sergeant and promoted to Master Sergeant. He concluded his career on December 31, 1988, having spent nearly 40 years service, 32 of which were as a full time employee. Throughout his career, MSG Anderson was looked upon as a key leader, trainer, mentor and recruiter for the command. His legacy with the Guard is reflected in the dozens of Field Artillery Commissioned and Non-Commissioned officers he mentored and trained in Organizational Supply and Field Artillery Communications. Leaders from Battalion trough platoon level could count on MSG Anderson for straight answers, honest guidance and helpful observations on all topics related to the Field Artillery problem in a field environment. MSG Anderson served to support the United States Armed Forces; an Active Live Member of the Sabetha VFW Post 7285, the VFW Military Order of Cooties, PupTent #3, Topeka Chapter and Fairview American Legion Post, he was known throughout Northeast Kansas for his work with elementary schools. For over 30 Years he presented an in-school program about the Flag of the United States, its origin, meaning, care and the importance of Patriotism. As the VFW Post Commander in Sabetha, he was appointed National Aide-De-Camp and special Aide to the VFW Commander-In-Chief. He has held numerous other offices in support of the VFW and American Legion. He served as advisor for the Explorer Scout Program. He is a Charter Member, Former Junior Governor and Member of the Drill Team of the Marysville Moose Lodge. He is a Charter Member of the Albany Historical Society in Sabetha and Active in the Development of Local Historical Displays and Events. Since retirement, he has continued to serve fellow Veterans by transporting them and others to the VA Hospitals, donating untold hours and miles in his service. MSG Anderson was instrumental in starting an annual luncheon for military retirees held at the Sabetha VFW Post. He serves as Master Gunner for the 130th Field Artillery Regiment and remains active in maintaining Camaraderie within the membership. He is also a Life Member of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Kansas and the Untied States. He is also an Active Volunteer and Sustaining Member of the Museum of the Kansas National Guard. MSG Anderson’s awards and decorations include: The Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Kansas Service Medal (30 years) and the National Defense Service Medal. He was inducted into the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame on 7 November 2004.