Hans A. Hansen

Hans A. Hansen
Born (1872-04-16)April 16, 1872
Germany
Died May 9, 1915(1915-05-09) (aged 43)
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Watertender
Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion
Awards Medal of Honor

Hans Anton Hansen (April 16, 1872 – May 9, 1915) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Hansen was born April 16, 1872, in Germany. After immigrating to the United States in 1898 he entered the navy and was sent as a seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

He died May 9, 1915, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.[2] His grave can be found in section 17, lot 18576, map grid L-19.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 16 April 1872 Germany. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 June 1901.

Citation:

Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hansen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]

See also

References

Inline
  1. 1 2 "HANSEN, HANS A". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
  2. 1 2 "Hans A. Hansen". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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