Iwo Jima hero inducted into Veterans Hall of Fame | News, Sports, Jobs
Dec 19, 2020 GLOVERSVILLE — Ambrose “Cowboy” Anderson of Gloversville, who served during the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, and was inducted into the New York state Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. He is one of the nation’s first African American U.S. Marines inducted into the Veteran’s Hall of Fame. This year’s induction was done virtually due to COVID-19. The New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding veterans form the Empire State who have distinguished themselves both in military service and civilian life.  This past summer, state Se...