Fred W. Hanson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Fred W. Hanson (US28100328), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United states Army. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, Company F assaulted enemy defended positions on Hill 412 in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. Sergeant Hanson, who had been searching for alternate enemy positions, located a heavily defended cave held by the enemy forces. Organizing a supporting element to cover his approach, Sergeant Hanson, armed with grenades, advanced through a devastating hail of enemy fire towards the well fortified cave. Arriving at the desired location amidst the fire which the enemy were directing against him, he hurled his grenades through the opening of the cave and effectively neutralized the position. Sergeant Hanson’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.