William Dennis Hanssen
Era: Vietnam
Military Branch: Not Available
HANSSEN, William Dennis
William Dennis Hanssen was born on May 22nd 1942. His hometown was Duluth, Minnesota.
Mr. Hanssen's tour of duty in Vietnam began on April 17th 1968. He served as Light Weapons Infantry with the 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, D Company.
He rose to the rank of Private First Class (PFC).
PFC Hanssen was killed in action on May 13th 1968 in the Binh Province of South Vietnam.
For his service he earned the following merits:
- National Defense Service Medal,
- Combat Infantryman Badge,
- Vietnam Campaign Medal,
- Vietnam Service Medal, -and-
- the Purple Heart.
His name is etched on the Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Lakewalk in Duluth, Minnesota. His name is also on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC.
Albert J. Amatuzio Research Center | Veterans Memorial Hall (vets-hall.org)
