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Harold D. Hansen
American Brigadier general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harold Dale Hansen (June 27, 1904 – January 4, 1987) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of several conflicts, he trained as Quartermaster officer and distinguished himself as Quartermaster of Aircraft, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific during World War II.[1]
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Harold Dale Hansen | |
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![]() Hansen as Brigadier general, USMC in July 1958 | |
Nickname(s) | "Swede" |
Born | (1904-06-27)June 27, 1904 Ithaca, Nebraska |
Died | January 4, 1987(1987-01-04) (aged 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Years of service | 1927-1961 |
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Commands held | Assistant Quartermaster of the Marine Corps MCSA Philadelphia |
Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Haitian Campaign World War II Korean War |
Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
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Hansen rose to the general's rank and served successively as Director of Material Division, Supply Department and as Assistant Quartermaster of the Marine Corps, before he retired from active duty in June 1961.[2]