Glen J. Hansen
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 138 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Glen J. Hansen, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 41st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 March 1945. Private First Class Hansen’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 41st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.