World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William H. Hanson, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
North Yarmouth, Maine
Honored By
Sandra Green
Relationship
Daughter
He served in the Navy during WWII aboard the USS Vincennes (CA-44), which sank during the Battle of Savo Island on August 9, 1942. He left the Navy, making a career of service in the Army after WWII.