Donald F. Hanson

HANSON,DONALD

Donald F. Hanson

Description

Colonel Donald F. Hanson was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School in 1952. His duty assignments included: Unit Training Officer, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Platoon Leader and Company Commander, 19th Infantry Regiment; 1st Battle Group, 18th Infantry, Fort Riley, Kansas and Germany; Instructor, United States Army Infantry School; VN District Advisor; CD.C Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Executive Officer, 11th Infantry Brigade, Vietnam, Commander, 4/12 Infantry, Vietnam; Deputy Director, Company Operation Department, United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia. | His awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Service Medal.

Additional Information

Graduated From
Fort Benning, Georgia
Key Assignment
Unit Training Officer, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Highest Award
Legion of Merit
Year Inducted
1973
Branch Of Service
Infantry
Rank
Colonel
HF ID #
HF_00629

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