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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Melvin L. Hanson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Roosevelt, Minnesota

Honored By

Family

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Activity During WWII

He served from 21 November 1942 until his discharge on 31 October 1945. He served in Company K, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (with 2 campaign stars), American Campaign Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal.