World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edwin K. Hanssen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Baltimore, Maryland
Honored By
Gary E. Hanssen
Relationship
Son
RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH 2 OAK LEAK CLUSTERS, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE RIBBON, WWII VICTORY RIBBON. WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, RIFLE COMPANY, TOOK OUT GERMAN PILL BOX WITH DYNAMITE. COMPANY E, 26TH INFANTRY, 1ST DIVISION.