Sergeant Fred W. Hanson

Sergeant Fred W. HANSON,US28100328, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry Regi-
ment, 3d Infantry Division, United states Army. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953,
Company "F" assaulted enemy defended positions on Hill "412" in the vicinity of
Sagimak, Korea. Sergeant Hanson, who had been searching for alternate enemy posi-
tions, located a heavily defended cave held by the enemy forces. Organizing a sup-
porting element to cover his approach, Sergeant HANSON, armed with grenades, advanced
through a devastating hail of enemy fire towards the well fortified cave. Arriving
at the desired location amidst the fire which the enemy were directing against him,
he hurled his grenades through the opening of the cave and effectively neutralized
the position. Sergeant HANSON'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect
great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal service from
California.
Source: Record Group 338: General Orders 3^rd Infantry Division, Boxes 129 to 131 -

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