Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy
Hans Anton Hansen
Details
- Rank: Seaman
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Newark - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 20 - 22, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: China
Citation
Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hansen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Callau, Peru
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: April 16, 1872, Germany
- Died: August 23, 1949, Toms River, NJ, United States
- Buried: Riverside Cemetery, Toms River, NJ, United States
- Location of Medal: Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Mount Pleasant, SC