CAPT James R. Sanderson

CAPT Sanderson on the
Stbd wing, USS Rainier, with the Vesuvius (AE-15)
in the background.

Vice Admiral James R."Sandy" Sanderson retired in April, 1983.

Vice Admiral Sanderson entered the US Navy in March, 1944 and served in a number of duty stations, among them:
Commander, Attack Wing three
CO- USS Rainier
CO- USS Saratoga
Commander-Battle Force-6th Fleet
Deputy CO-Atlantic Command-US Atlantic Fleet

Vice Admiral Sanderson was awarded the Legion of Merit four times, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal and five Air Medals.
VADM Sanderson is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). He has been an active supporter of Scouting throughout his life at many levels, including still helping host the annual Eagle Recognition Dinner for BSA's Tidewater Council new Eagle Scouts. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable by a scout in the Boy Scouts of America. The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award is awarded only to Eagle Scouts, for distinguished service in his profession or to the community for a period of at least 25 years after earning his Eagle Scout rank.
He is also a 33rd Degree Mason.
VADM Sanderson has lived in Virginia Beach, VA for many years.
We are proud to have served under his command.