World War II Honoree

James L. Hansen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Larchwood, Iowa

Honored By

Bonnie

Relationship

Wife

102ND INFANTRY DIVISION, 2ND BATTALION, 405TH REGIMENT, COMPANY F. RECEIVED BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION AS 2ND LIEUTENANT, PROMOTED TO 1ST LIEUTENANT. AWARDED DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, BRITISH MILITARY CROSS, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, EUROPEAN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH TWO BRONZE STARS. INDUCTED NOVEMBER 17, 1942. DISCHARGED FROM CAMP CHAFFEE, ARKANSAS APRIL 2, 1946. WOUNDED, SHOT IN THE HEAD.