World War II Honoree

Carl Wayne Hanks

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clinton, Indiana

Honored By

Craig Hanks & Carole Hanks Martin

Relationship

Son & Daughter

DRAFTED SEPTEMBER 28, 1944. WENT TO ZAMBOANGA, PHILIPPINES IN MARCH 1945. COMBAT TEAM H COMPANY, 162ND REGIMENT, 41ST INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS IN VICTOR 4 AND 5 OPERATIONS ON MINDANAO ISLAND. DISCHARGED FROM DESHON GENERAL HOSPITAL, BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA ON APRIL 6, 1946 WITH A RANK OF PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. HE RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND BRONZE STAR MEDAL.