Asbjorn Endre Andersen

In memory of Asbjorn Endre Andersen, also known as Pete Andersen. Pete was born in Oslo, Norway on April 16, 1950. Pete passed away in Shawnee, Oklahoma on November 10, 2021.

Pete was a Norwegian born American Veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Army right after high school graduation in his hometown of Lomita, California.

While in country he received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, RVN Cross of Galantry with Palm, SVC Stripes, and other campaign medals. His nickname in his unit was "Bones" which was tattooed on his arm by his fellow grunts--a name these infantrymen gave themselves with pride.

He is survived by his son, Andew E. Andersen, daughter, Randi Frances Andersen and his wife, Leslie J. Andersen.