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Sanderson was a pioneering Marine aviator who helped develop the technique of dive bombing during the 1919 intervention in Nicaragua. He also competed in several air meets in the 1920s. He commanded 4
Marine Aircraft Wing from 21 May 1945, and in this capacity he received the Japanese surrender of Wake on 7 September 1945.
| 1895-7-22 |
Born at Shelton, Washington |
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| 1917 |
Graduates from University of Maine |
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| 1923 |
Lieutenant |
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| 1925 |
Commander, VF-9M |
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| 1945-5-21
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Brigadier
general |
Commander, 4 Marine Aircraft Wing |
| 1979-6-11 |
Dies at San Diego |
References
EarlyAviators.com (accessed 2011-4-10)
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