- Name: Edward "Sonny" Rand Anderson
- Location of Birth: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
- Date of Birth: January 25, 1927
- Date of Death: March 4, 2011
- Parents: Arthur L. Anderson & Estelle (Larson) Anderson
- High School and Class: 1945 Greenway High School, Coleraine, Minnesota
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- Branch: Army
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- Date Sworn In: 1945
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- Date of Discharge: November 24, 1946
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Units and Locations:
Start Date End Date Unit(s) and Location(s) Served August 1945 Company A, 51st Battalion, 11th Training Regiment, Camp Fannin, Texas - Military Awards:
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WW II Draft Registration Cards – 10/16/1940 – 03/31/1947
State: Minnesota
Name: Edward Rand Anderson
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: January 25, 1927
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Residence Place: Coleraine, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Registration Date: January 25, 1945
Employer: High school student
Weight: 149
Height: 5-11
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Arthur L. Anderson, Coleraine, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
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Edward Anderson married Joyce Darlene Anderson. He taught school for many years at South St. Paul, Minnesota. He also was a professional musician and a member of the Musician Union.
He died in Wyoming, Minnesota and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Coleraine, Minnesota (Block 154). He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son David Anderson; daughter Lisa Anderson Cunningham; and 2 grandchildren; He was preceded in death by his parents; son Brian; 2 infant children; and his sister Karen Anderson. - Tribal Affiliation(s):