USS Hanson DD/DDR-832
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Wall | FF |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 5 |
World War II-Korea-Vietnam
Launched 11 Mar 1945; Reclassified DDR 8 Mar 1949
Commissioned 11 May 1945; Reverted DD 1 Apr 1964
Decommissioned 31 Mar 1973
Ship MEDALS-RIBBONS: Combat Action, China Service, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War Il Victory Occupation Service, National Defense Service, Korean Service w/8 Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service w/7 Stars, United Nations Service, Vietnam Campaign
In proud memory of our departed shipmates of the USS Hanson who served our country with great pride and helped in the defense of world democracy.
Robert M. Hanson
Lieutenant, U. S. Marine Corps
KIA 3 Feb 1944
A master in air combat, he accounted for 25 Japanese aircraft downed. Awarded Medal of Honor and Navy Cross.
Plaque Wall Map
