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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Peter Hanson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Robert P. Hanson

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED SHORTLY AFTER NORMANDY UNTIL BATTLE OF THE BULGE. WAS TANK COMMANDER UNDER GENERAL PATTON IN NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES AND RHINELAND. WON THE BRONZE STAR, 4 BATTLE STARS AND PRESIDENTIAL CITATION. WAS PART OF THE CAVALRY, TROOP 'A', 86TH CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON MECHANIZED.