The Electric City News May 11-24 2023

The Piedmont Military Officer’s Association visited the new Andersonians in War exhibit at the Anderson County Museum.

On March 16th following their meeting and catered lunch Beverly Childs, Executive Director and Curator Dustin Norris spoke about the museum and then led a tour of this outstanding permanent exhibit called Andersonians at War. 

Entry into the exhibit through Veteran’s Hall is a chamber of black marble and skylights featuring the American Flag and the Military Branch Seals of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Any veteran or service member who has lived in Anderson County is eligible for inclusion in Veteran’s Hall. 

Pictured here is CDR Robert Fant Jr, USN during his service and now with his wife Becky. CDR Fant was born in Anderson and served 20 years in the Navy from 1960 til his retirement in 1980 spending almost 5 years as a POW in Vietnam. They currently live in Clemson Downs. 

Moving through the exhibits there are many scenes depicting Andersonians in wars throughout history. The Anderson Doughboy that was vandalized several years ago at the American Legion was reconstructed to show the extent of the damage done.