Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Caption |
American Defense medal |
Description |
Scanned image of the American Defense medal awarded to John Paul Hansen. John P. Hansen of Hutchinson was killed in action November 20, 1943 at 24 years of age. He was killed as a result of an explosion in the gun turret area of the USS Mississippi ship. His body was buried at sea. He was awarded the Purple Heart. John was the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Hansen who were residents of Hutchinson. The donor's husband, Earl Taylor, was a nephew of John P. Hansen. |
Catalog Number |
2009-0259-002 |
Search Terms |
U. S. Navy World War II Hansen Family Miliitary-WWII Military-World War II |
Subjects |
World War II Naval warfare Medals Military decorations |
People |
Hansen, John Paul Hansen, John Henry |