Alfred Lawrence Hansen

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Alfred Lawrence Hansen, Chief Machinist’s Mate, U.S. Navy, for exceptional courage, presence of mind, and devotion to duty and disregard for his personal safety during the Japanese attack on the United States Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, 7 December 1941. Wounded in the severe enemy bombing and strafing attack on the Naval Air Station, Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Chief Machinist’s Mate Hansen, though wounded, continued to assist Ensign D. A. Singleton, USNR, in securing fuel lines a the air station, thus helping free the tanker, U.S.S. NEOSHO, that was fueling the station. The conduct of Chief Machinist’s Mate Hansen throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.