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Personal info

Full name
HANSON, William F
Date of birth
13 October 1922
Age
22
Place of birth
Camden, Camden County, New Jersey
Hometown
Camden County, New Jersey

Military service

Service number
32483621
Rank
Private First Class
Function
unknown
Unit
415th Infantry Regiment,
104th Infantry Division
Awards
Purple Heart

Death

Status
Killed in Action
Date of death
23 February 1945
Place of death
Huchem-Stammeln, Germany

Grave

Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
Plot Row Grave
D 23 1

Immediate family

Members
William J. Hanson (father)
Anna Hanson (mother)
Marcella Hanson (sister)
Marie Hanson (sister)

More information

Pfc William F. Hanson graduated from Camden Catholic High School and attended St. Joseph's college. He enlisted in New Camden, New Jersey on 7 December 1942.

Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, WWII Draft Card, Courier Post - 7 March 1946

Photo source: Jac Engels, www.findagrave.com - Eva Donohue, Courier Post - 7 March 1946