World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Leslie E. Hansen
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Bergen, New York
Honored By
Thomas B. Corcoran
Relationship
USMC Brotherhood
SERVED WITH B COMPANY,1ST AMPHIBIAN TRACTOR BATTALION,1ST MARINE DIVISION AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON DECEMBER 26, 1943 WHILE IN SUPPORT OF K COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 1ST MARINES ON CAPE GLOUCESTER, NEW BRITAIN. AWARDED NAVY CROSS AND PURPLE HEART MEDALS.