Dean H. Hansen

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Dean H. Hansen of Ely, Minnesota, entered the Air Force on September 5, 1946.

He was a Staff Sergeant and airplane propeller mechanic, 44th Fighter Squadron, 18th Fighter Group, Philippines, Japan.

He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal Army of Occupation Service Medal (Japan).

He was honorably discharged to reenlist Feb. 17, 1949.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 100.

Note: "Air Force" during this period refers to United States Army Air Forces (USAAF)

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