Arthur P. Hanks
Home Town: Rapides, Louisiana
Status: KIA
Department of the Army: General Orders No. 89 (October 3, 1952) | General Orders No. 89 (October 3, 1952)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Arthur P. Hanks (RA18351123), Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. Master Sergeant Hanks distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Koyangdae, Korea, on 4 February 1952. While his platoon was counterattacking outpost “Kelly,” under heavy enemy small-arms fire, it was ordered to withdraw until friendly supporting fire could be adjusted. When the platoon withdrew, two wounded men were left in a dangerous position. Seeing these wounded men, Sergeant Hanks gallantly exposed himself to enemy small-arms fire and numerous grenades. Fearlessly, he charged forward firing his carbine until he was mortally wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade. This action facilitated the evacuation of the two wounded men.
