Robert A. Hanson

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Robert A. Hanson was inducted into the Army on May 26, 1943, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

He served as a Corporal and radar mechanic with the Fourth Phone Recon Squadron, and Long Range in the Pacific Theater.

He was assigned to map making in New Guinea; Darwin, Australia; and Lehti.

Mr. Hanson was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal with five bronze battle stars.

He was honorably discharged February 28, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 102.

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