Memorial Tile Biography

Howard L. Anderson was born on October 14, 1945 in Pikeville, KY. Howard proudly enlisted in the United States Army where he served from November 18, 1965 through November 17, 1971. He began his tour in Vietnam in March of 1967, returning home to Ohio on November 11, 1967. While in Vietnam, he worked in the 815th Engineering Battalion near Pleiku, as a Sergeant, where he and his unit worked on procuring supplies to build roads, buildings, airstrips, bridges and anything else needed to build the infrastructure. He served a dual role in combat. While in Vietnam he forged friendships with men that became brothers. These relationships would continue throughout their lifetimes. Upon returning to the United States, Howard married Cissy Merrill. They had 2 daughters. Howard’s words to his survivors: He tried his best to please people. He would give things away when it was not necessary. He tried to be positive. He enjoyed planning and setting goals. Howard Anderson passed, on March 8, 2026 from complications due to exposure to Agent Orange. He will be forever missed.