World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James L. Hansen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Larchwood, Iowa
Honored By
James L. Hansen
INDUCTED NOVEMBER 17, 1942 UNTIL APRIL 24, 1946. SERVED WITH COMPANY F, 2ND BATTALION, 405TH REGIMENT, 102ND INFANTRY DIVISION. RECEIVED BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION AS 2ND LIEUTENANT. PROMOTED TO 1ST LIEUTENANT. WAS WOUNDED; SHOT IN THE HEAD. WENT ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE (AWOL) FROM THE HOSPITAL. RECEIVED DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, BRITISH MILITARY CROSS, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS.