File contains materials relating to the service of Lars Anderson in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radarman. Materials include a short narrative describing one of Lars Anderson's combat experiences wherein his ship was sunk at the Battle of Leyte Gulf and he was afloat at sea for nearly two days. Discusses his relations with other seamen, the challenge he had in maintaining his high moral standards (having just completed service as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), and his various assignments with the Navy after the war's end. Contains his original discharge certificate and three original photographs (showing himself and his shipmates). Dated 1945 and 1986.